Biotechcell

Space exploration has always presented a major challenge when it comes to conducting experiments. One of the greatest obstacles has been studying how the genes of living organisms such as cells or small insects change in real time under weightless conditions. On Earth, this type of analysis requires large, complex machines called PCR, which are impossible to bring aboard a spacecraft due to their size and energy demands.

Inspired by this challenge, our team set out to create a new tool. We developed a Biochip: a small, intelligent device that merges electronics with biological chemistry. Its main function is to analyze samples automatically and at ultra-high speed, beginning with a key step: opening cells using ultrasound (Lysis) to release the mRNA.

This technology, whose pioneering development began at Research Innovation EIRL, for the space environment, has demonstrated exceptional value for terrestrial applications. Under the leadership of BioTechCell SAC,which continued and expanded the research, collaborations have been established with academic institutions and specialized laboratories to validate and adapt the platform. Using synthetic samples, its ability to detect biomarkers for various diseases with greater speed and portability than conventional methods has been demonstrated.

In conclusion, what began as a solution to explore the mysteries of life in space has become the foundation for a new generation of medical devices. Imagine mobile phone sized devices that can deliver precise diagnoses in minutes not just in a hospital, but in a rural clinic, a pharmacy, or even on a future base on Mars. That is the future we are building: a bridge between cutting‑edge space research and improving human health on our planet.