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Exploring ageing in microgravity

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Microgravity accelerates ageing-like changes in cells and tissues. By integrating bioengineering technologies, researchers can uncover pathways to mitigate ageing and develop therapeutic interventions for age-related diseases both on Earth and in space.

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Fig. 1: The effects of gravitational forces and microgravity on cellular structure and function.

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The authors acknowledge support from the New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Faculty Research Fund (AD266).

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  1. Laboratory for Immuno Bioengineering Research and Applications, Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Mei ElGindi & Jeremy Teo

  2. Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, New York University Tandon School of Engineering, New York, NY, USA

    Jeremy Teo

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ElGindi, M., Teo, J. Exploring ageing in microgravity. Nat Rev Bioeng 3, 529–530 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44222-025-00309-2

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