In January 2019, Taconic Biosciences' research mice participating in NASA's Rodent Research 8 (RR-8) mission returned to earth after thirty days in space. This cohort of young and old BALB/cAnNTac mice will be used to study the effects of microgravity effects on certain physiological features. Previous spaceflight studies demonstrated that mice undergo rapid loss of muscle and bone mass, resembling accelerated aging. Therefore, mice exposed to microgravity via spaceflight are a valuable model to understand and develop new therapies for aging-related immune, bone, and muscle disease processes:
"Taconic Biosciences recently completed a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in collaboration with the ISS National Lab, National Aeronautics and Space Adminstration (NASA), Bioserve Space Technologies, and Leidos Corporation.
The Rodent Research 8 (RR-8) mission will study microgravity effects on groups of your and old BALB/cAnTac mice. Dr. Gretchen Kusek, Taconic associate director of scientific services, said data has been collected and studies are ongoing." Read the complete article at: Outsourcing-Pharma.com
"Taconic Biosciences recently completed a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in collaboration with the ISS National Lab, National Aeronautics and Space Adminstration (NASA), Bioserve Space Technologies, and Leidos Corporation. The Rodent Research 8 (RR-8) mission will study microgravity effects on groups of your and old BALB/cAnTac mice. Dr. Gretchen Kusek, Taconic associate director of scientific services, said data has been collected and studies are ongoing."