Biotechnology in Space
Author:   Gunter Ruyters ,  Christian Betzel ,  Daniela Grimm
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2017
ISBN:  

9783319640532


Pages:   109
Publication Date:   18 January 2018
Format:   Paperback
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This book summarizes the early successes, drawbacks and accomplishments in cell biology and cell biotechnology achieved by the latest projects performed on the International Space Station ISS. It also depicts outcomes of experiments in tissue engineering,  cancer research and drug design and reveals the chances that research in Space offers for medical application on Earth. This SpringerBriefs volume provides an overview on the latest international activities in Space and gives an outlook on the potential of biotechnological research in Space in future. This volume is written for  students and researchers in Biomedicine, Biotechnology and Pharmacology and may specifically be of interest to scientists with focus on protein sciences, crystallization, tissue engineering, drug design and cancer research.

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Author:   Gunter Ruyters ,  Christian Betzel ,  Daniela Grimm
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2017
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9783319640532


ISBN 10:   3319640534
Pages:   109
Publication Date:   18 January 2018
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Biotechnology, cell biology and microgravity.- Early successes and drawbacks in protein crystallization projects in space.- Protein crystallization on the International Space Station ISS.- Microgravity experiments and drug design.- Cell biology in space.- Tissue Engineering in microgravity.- Cancer research in space.- International activities in cell biotechnology and protein crystallization in space.- Outlook: Future potential of biotechnology research in space.

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Prof. Dr. Guenter Ruyters  (Prof. Emeritus) was Head of German Space Life Sciences Program, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Space Management Bonn, Germany and is at present still working occasionally for the DLR.

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