Space could free humanity from disease

Scientists are convinced that experiments conducted in orbit may be able to unlock cures for Earth's biggest killers, including cancer.

The lack of gravity in space makes it easier to cultivate the proteins required to study diseases and come up with ways of beating them.

Medical firms across the globe are now racing to carry out studies in space and come up with the technology that will allow people to live longer.

Yossi Yamin, head of the medical giant SpacePharma, said: "This is not science fiction any more.

"Last year we accomplished seven-in-orbit experiments - and the number is growing.

"Next month we are flying five experiments into space in realms, ranging from the future of skincare to longevity drugs and brain diseases."

Biologists are miniaturising experiments to send to the International Space Station using technology developed at Israel's Technion university.

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