Dr. Crowe (PI, Xavier University) and Dr. Mortreux (Co-I) research proposal has been selected by the NASA Human Research Program to study Sialylation in the skeletal muscles of animals exposed to simulated microgravity. This work will be done in males and females, and may help us develop new therapeutic strategies targeting Sialic Acid. Read more here

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The MHU-8 mission explored the effects of artificial gravity on the body. Mice launched aboard SpaceX27 and stayed on the International Space Station for a month, where they were exposed to different artificial gravity levels. They came back in the Dragon capsule and analyzed at Kennedy Space Center by an international team. Dr. Mary Bouxsein’s team […]

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Check out the stories by the Boston Globe and WPRI about Dr. Mortreux’s NASA-funded research! Video Interview for WPRI: Click here  Video Interview for Boston Globe Today: Click here

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The M2B Lab has been selected by the Space Biology Program at NASA to study the impact of circadian disturbances and partial gravity on muscle function. This project will study the effects of these two stressors combined in a Lunar mission analog.  ​Dr. Mortreux is also involved in the selected proposal led by Dr. Seward […]

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Our work has been showcased in many news outlets across the globe, recapitulating our findings about the benefits of RSV to preserve muscle health. ​This was also presented on Radio Canada (in French) : Listen here

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We presented some recent work during a Webinar for the Student Chapter of the European Low Gravity Association.

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