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ELVIS in orbit: New 3D microscope arrives at the ISS to study microbes in space


"The successful operation of ELVIS in the demanding conditions of space not only paves the way for its use in off-Earth environments but also holds implications for enhancing biomedical and microbiological research on our planet."

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