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This container holds more than 20 pipettes (small, straw-like tubes) that were used in protein crystal growth experiments on the Space Shuttle. It was part of a kit of growth cells, bottles of fluid, and other small laboratory items needed for the experiments. Protein crystal growth experiments in space enabled researchers to learn which conditions and solutions were best for promoting growth of particular protein crystals. This knowledge is important for medical, drug, and agricultural research.

Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, actively involved in experiments for Shuttle flights, gave this item and a large set of protein crystal growth equipment to the Museum in 2012.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type EQUIPMENT-Scientific Devices Dimensions 3-D (cylinder): 14.6 x 4.4cm (5 3/4 x 1 3/4 in.)
 Materials Plastic
Glass
 Inventory Number A20120276000 Credit Line Gift of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Center for Biological Sciences and Engineering Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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