Scientists have successfully sequenced DNA in a microgravity environment in the International Space laboratory ( sts ) using a portable sequencer developed by Oxford Nanopore Technologies . Able to run sequencing within 10 minutes , MinION sensors allow scientists to detect viruses and organisms during longer - duration missions in the solar system as well as in the ISS .
Scientists have successfully sequenced DNA in a microgravity environment in the International Space Station (ISS) using a portable sequencer developed by Oxford Nanopore Technologies. Able to run sequencing within 10 minutes, MinION will allow astronauts to analyse bacteria and organisms during longer-term missions in the solar system as well as in the ISS.