Precursor cells are shown from the Human Brain Organoid Models for Neurodegenerative Disease & Drug Discovery (HBOND) investigation of Parkinson’s disease. These Cosmic Brain Organoids will spend approximately 30 days on the International Space Station. This investigation studies 3D neuroglial organoids derived from the induced pluripotent stem cells (IPSCs) of patients with Parkinson’s disease and primary progressive multiple sclerosis. Results may improve understanding of neurodegenerative disease and accelerate the development of new treatments. Image courtesy of the New York Stem Cell Research Institute.

jsc2024e021221 (2/21/2024) --- Precursor cells are shown from the Human Brain Organoid Models for Neurodegenerative Disease & Drug Discovery (HBOND) investigation of Parkinson’s disease. These Cosmic Brain Organoids will spend approximately 30 days on the International Space Station. This investigation studies 3D neuroglial organoids derived from the induced pluripotent stem cells (IPSCs) of patients with Parkinson’s disease and primary progressive multiple sclerosis. Results may improve understanding of neurodegenerative disease and accelerate the development of new treatments. Image courtesy of the New York Stem Cell Research Institute.

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