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Crystals Grown in Space

SpaceMaterials & Engineering

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Researchers grew high-quality lysozyme crystals in the microgravity environment of the International Space Station, which could lead to improved understanding and production of proteins critical for human health.

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Crystals of the protein lysozyme were grown aboard the International Space Station to study the effects of microgravity on crystal formation.

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