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Axiom-4: Bengaluru 'water bears' serve their purpose in space

IndiaTimes Saturday, 5 July 2025 ()
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's first week on the ISS involved completing the Voyager Tardigrades experiment, studying the survival and reproduction of 'Bengaluru strain' water bears in microgravity. He also initiated the Myogenesis study on muscle degradation and contributed to research on microalgae, cyanobacteria, and cognitive assessments, paving the way for advancements in space exploration and potential applications on Earth.
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