The goal of The Xenopus Growth and Regeneration on ISS (XENOGRISS) investigation is to study the effect of microgravity on the processes of growth and regeneration, using an animal model (Xenopus laevis tadpoles), which allows for observation of both processes at the same time. Moreover, during the on-ground activity in preparation of the investigation (using facilities which allow to model microgravity conditions), the best diet for feeding tadpoles (animal/vegetable proteins) in microgravity conditions is evaluated.

    Moreover, the investigation has also an educational purpose. In fact, an interdisciplinary group of students from different courses in high school are involved in the investigation; both regarding the scientific aspects (preparation and implementation of the investigation), and the technological ones (hardware development, under the guidance of Kayser Italia). The information gained with this investigation contributes to better understanding the mechanisms underlying the processes of tissue growth, repair, and regeneration, as well as the role of gravity and mechanical factors in these processes.

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WEDNESDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2022

ARTEMIS 1 LIFTOFF! ‣

A leading role for our country, with the Italian space sector guided by the Italian Space Agency MORE...

SATURDAY 15 OCTOBER 2022

Astrosamantha has returned to Earth ‣

The astronaut concludes the Minerva mission after almost six months aboard the space outpost. Watch the video on ASITV MORE...

WEDNESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2022

Samantha Cristoforetti in charge of the ISS ‣

Samantha has become the first European woman to take the lead of the space outpost. The video is available on ASITV MORE...

WEDNESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2022

SAMANTHA CRISTOFORETTI WILL BE THE COMMANDER OF THE ISS ‣

AstroSamantha will become the first European astronaut in command of the International Space Station MORE...

THURSDAY 21 JULY 2022

ASTROSAMANTHA, THE FIRST EUROPEAN SPACEWALKER ‣

First extravehicular activity for Samantha Cristoforetti MORE...