Cancer cells to be sent into space as part of childhood brain tumour research

Researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research in the UK are sending samples of diffuse midline glioma to the International Space Station (ISS) to see how it spreads in microgravity

Cancer cells are set to be sent to the International Space Station as part of a research programme (Nasa)

Cancer cells will be heading to space as part of a UK scientific experiment to understand more about an incurable childhood tumour.

Researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research in the England are sending samples of diffuse midline glioma to the International Space Station (ISS) to see how it spreads in microgravity.