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NASA Sends Space Worms and Plants to ISS to Study Space Environment Effects

NASA is conducting dual experiments on the International Space Station involving space-grown plants and nematodes. These studies aim to understand microgravity impacts on biological systems, essential for future long-duration space missions. Ongoing research will inform strategies to support human health and nutrition in deep space explorations.
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