What Happens to Astronauts’ Blood in Space? — Research in 60 Seconds

Why are you interested in this research? Understanding that hidden layer of platelet behavior has been the thread of our work for years.

We study some of the smallest and most overlooked cells in the blood. During spaceflight, astronauts experience changes in blood clotting and immune regulation, and surprisingly little is known about what happens to megakaryocytes and platelets during a mission.