Let’s send yeast to space!
Wacky Idea: “Let’s send yeast to space!”
Yeah… that happened.
NASA and other researchers sent yeast into space to see how it handles radiation and microgravity. The idea seemed quirky at first—why yeast of all things? But here’s the kicker:
What it yielded:
Yeast helped scientists understand how DNA repair works in extreme conditions. Since yeast shares a bunch of genetic similarities with humans, it became a low-budget astronaut for testing. This led to better insights into protecting astronauts from radiation on long missions—like Mars.
So yeah, wacky idea. Solid science. 🚀🧫
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