A research team led by Professor Mian Long from the Institute of Mechanics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences conducted experiments to study the effects of microgravity on liver cell metabolism aboard the China Space Station. The study focused on cultured liver cells exposed to the space environment.
The research represents part of ongoing efforts to understand how prolonged spaceflight affects human physiology at the cellular level. Liver metabolism is crucial for processing nutrients, detoxifying substances, and maintaining overall health during extended space missions.