Studying Pneumonia in Space for Heart Health on Earth
13 May 2026, 14:45 GMT
By Christian M. Getteau
Topic: ISS Research
Source URL: https://www.nasa.gov/missions/station/iss-research/studying-pneumonia-in-space-for-heart-health-on-earth/
Expedition 74 astronauts aboard the International Space Station are uncovering how bacteria that causes pneumonia can lead to long-term damage in the heart. Researchers are leveraging the space environment to observe how stem cell derived heart tissues respond to bacterial infections, to discover new methods to manage cardiovascular health and infectious diseases. In space, bacteria