Indian astronaut Shukla conducts space experiments
Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian astronaut on Axiom Mission 4, is helping lead a cool experiment called Myogenesis aboard the International Space Station.
The goal? To figure out how muscle stem cells behave in space and why muscles weaken during long missions—key info for keeping astronauts healthy.
Myogenesis and its significance
Myogenesis digs into how muscle fibers form and how microgravity messes with this process.
Shukla ran these experiments inside a special sterile lab on the ISS, testing if certain supplements can help muscles grow or recover better—even when gravity's missing.
Potential benefits of myogenesis; other experiments aboard ISS
The research could mean stronger astronauts during space travel and might even help treat muscle-wasting diseases or age-related weakness back on Earth.
Plus, Shukla made a fun video for students about digestion in space, while other Ax-4 crew members explored brain-computer tech and heart health—opening doors for future health breakthroughs both in orbit and at home.