Genes in Space STEM - Polymerase Chain Reaction

[@EmissaryOfSmeagol]

The graphics were well produced and really complimented the information, well done with the production. The explanations were clear as well, keep up the good work Alex

[@lukerigdon1611]

Which had the e.coli though?

[@theonly802]

it was me

[@Promptokin]

The burger did

[@jenc2513]

@@Promptokin are you sure? she doesn't even reference it again. Almost like she forgot

[@Promptokin]

@@jenc2513 Yes I’m sure, I looked up the answer online and got it correct on my assignment as well

[@jenc2513]

@@Promptokin you a real one ☝️

[@aferguson850]

how do you pipette liquids in space?

[@miniPCRbio]

Great question! Astronaut Kate Rubins showed last year that you can do it just like on Earth, as long as volumes are small. Tiny volumes hold together well thanks to surface tension. So yes, micropipetting in space works.

[@amanyadav9309]

Please tell me ; effect of microgravity on immune system

[@GenesinSpaceSTEM]

There is evidence that the immune system is depressed in space. When astronauts return to Earth their immune system is not functioning as well. Most recently this was studied as a part of NASA's Twins Study - www.nasa.gov/twins-study.