Axiom 4 launch: Shukla's space journey impacts medical research
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is on the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) at the International Space Station, teaming up with scientists from 31 countries.
Their focus? Running experiments that could shape future treatments for both astronauts and people back on Earth.
'Suite Ride' study for diabetes management
One highlight is the "Suite Ride" study, where astronauts use continuous glucose monitors to track blood sugar in real time.
They're also testing how well insulin pens hold up in space.
If it works, people with diabetes might one day join space missions—and the findings could improve remote care for patients on Earth too.
Breast cancer organoids grown in microgravity
Another key experiment grows breast cancer organoids in microgravity to see how cancer cells behave differently.
By understanding these changes, researchers hope to spot early signs of cancer and develop better treatments faster—using what they learn from space to help patients everywhere.