After growing plants in space for years, NASA research could help astronauts grow medicines on demand, starting with tobacco and a harmless virus
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An astronaut caring for plants inside the Veggie growth chamber, part of NASA's long-running research into producing fresh food during extended space missions.
Growing fresh vegetables aboard the International Space Station has become a familiar part of NASA's efforts to support astronauts on long-duration missions.
Now, researchers believe those same plants could take on a much bigger role by producing medicines whenever crews need them.
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An astronaut caring for plants inside the Veggie growth chamber, part of NASA's long-running research into producing fresh food during extended space missions.
Growing fresh vegetables aboard the International Space Station has become a familiar part of NASA's efforts to support astronauts on long-duration missions.
Now, researchers believe those same plants could take on a much bigger role by producing medicines whenever crews need them.