Spinoff story

Bioreactors Drive Advances in Tissue Engineering

A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.

About this technology

Overview

Johnson Space Center innovators created a rotating wall bioreactor that mimics microgravity conditions, allowing for healthier, more natural-forming cell cultures. Licensed to Synthecon Inc. of Houston, the technology now enables drug development and medical research into treatment for conditions such as diabetes and cancer.