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Advanced Plant Experiment-12

Advanced Plant Experiment-12 (APEX-12) tests whether increased telomerase activity in space protects plant DNA from cellular stress caused by combined spaceflight conditions, informing plant resilience and human aging research.

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Advanced Plant Experiment-12APEX-12
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Advanced Plant Experiment-12
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Advanced Plant Experiment-12 (APEX-12) tests whether increased telomerase activity in space protects plant DNA from cellular stress caused by combined spaceflight conditions, informing plant resilience and human aging research.
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Start Date
2025-04-21
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August 14, 2026 at 06:59:05 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 06:59:05 UTC

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