University of California Engineers Develop Method to Grow Medicinal Plants in Space
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have developed a method for cultivating medicinal compounds from plants under space-like conditions. This innovative approach allows astronauts on long-duration missions to produce fresh batches of medicine as needed, using plants as mini-factories. The method involves extracting therapeutic compounds from plants without damaging them, offering a cost-effective solution for drug production in resource-limited regions. The research focuses on the cowpea mosaic virus, known for its antitumor activity, and demonstrates the potential for plants to serve as a reliable source of medicine in space. 
