An experiment led by researchers in the Biological Systems and Engineering (BSE) Division was sent to the International Space Station to test the ability of cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, to store and protect DNA from damage. This approach could promise an inexpensive way to transport DNA. https://biosciences.lbl.gov/2022/01/21/bse-experiment-sent-to-international-space-station-to-test-dna-storage-method/
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