Thursday, 19 February 2026

Crystals Grown in Space


This image of lysozyme crystals grown aboard the International Space Station was taken after the crystals returned to Earth in April 2024. Lysozyme is a protein found in bodily fluids like tears, saliva, and milk. It is used as a control compound to demonstrate well-formed crystals. via NASA https://ift.tt/IZzqkxN
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Crystals Grown in Space

This image of lysozyme crystals grown aboard the International Space Station was taken after the crystals returned to Earth in April 2024. ...

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