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Mint
02-08-2025
- Science
- Mint
‘Secret' disease-causing bacteria blast off to space with NASA-SpaceX Crew 11 mission
SpaceX has just launched its Crew-11 mission into space, and along with it, a 'secret' member: disease-causing bacteria. Or, at least, such bacteria will be growing aboard the ISS very soon. The crew will study the effects of microgravity on bacteria-killing viruses. According to the bacterial strains involved in the study are E. coli, Salmonella bongori, and Salmonella typhimurium. They will be studied by NASA's Crew-11 mission, which successfully blasted off to space on Friday (August 1). The study—developed by scientists at the Sheba Medical Center in Israel in partnership with the US-based space tech company SpaceTango—will examine how microgravity affects the growth of certain bacterial species that cause diseases in humans, reported. NASA said the 'Genes in Space-12' – competitions in which students in grades 7-12 design DNA experiments that are flown to the space station – examines 'the effects of microgravity on interactions between certain bacteria and bacteriophages (viruses that infect and kill bacteria)." Bacteriophages are already used to treat bacterial infections on Earth, the US space agency said. An expert said that the experiment could help establish a foundation that could focus on "potentially decreasing the dependence on antibiotics." "This investigation could establish a foundation for using these viruses to treat bacterial infections in space, potentially decreasing the dependence on antibiotics," Scott Copeland of Boeing, and co-founder of Genes in Space, said. Researchers will grow different strains of bacteria under microgravity (in space), reported. Researchers will analyse how space conditions impact gene expression related to virulence and antibiotic resistance. The bacteria will be stabilised and frozen at -80°C. The samples will then be returned to Earth to evaluate how they've grown differently from the same bacteria grown on the home planet. This is the second ARC Space Lab experiment, and the first that will take place at the ISS. Researchers behind the latest ISS-and-bacteria mission reportedly hope to bring home data that will help curb the spread of infectious disease, or at least help experts find ways to stop bacteria from developing antibiotic resistance. This is significant as antibiotic resistance in bacteria is said to be a major public health problem. It happens when certain disease-causing bacteria develop the ability to counteract the effects of antibiotics, making drugs ineffective in treating infections caused by those bacteria. Meanwhile, Scott Copeland said, 'Phages [Bacteriophages] produced in space could have profound implications for human health, microbial control, and the sustainability of long-duration remote missions." "Phage therapy tools also could revolutionise how we manage bacterial infections and microbial ecosystems on Earth," he added. Besides, this experiment will allow researchers, for the first time, "to systematically and molecularly map how the genetic expression profile of several pathogenic bacteria changes in space," Ohad Gal-Mor, Head of the Infectious Diseases Research Laboratory at Sheba Medical Center, was quote by as saying. 'The insights we gain will augment our understanding of infectious disease risks in space travel, and also expand our knowledge of gene regulation and bacterial physiology in general,' he said. Moreover, data on genetic changes in bacteria will hopefully provide researchers with more clues about how they act once inside a human, whether it's how fast they spread or their likelihood of getting around our treatments: both in space and on Earth. Scientists have already studied how a lack of gravity affects the way bacteria grow. Besides, research from NASA is already underway to study bacteria in space in general. "We know that space conditions affect bacterial behavior, including how they grow, express genes, and acquire traits like antibiotic resistance or virulence," Ohad Gal-Mor said. According to the report, human genes sometimes express themselves differently in microgravity conditions. Scientists have linked such an environment to the expedited loss of muscle seen in astronauts, and even their likelihood of developing skin rashes.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
JAG Management Company Adds Newest Raleigh Luxury Community to Portfolio
24-acre Raleigh Multifamily Delivery, Taryn at 401, Starts Leasing RALEIGH, N.C., May 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JAG Management Company continues its portfolio growth in North Carolina with Taryn at 401 in Raleigh, a recently delivered development by Virginia Beach-based RST Development. Taryn at 401 is a 251-unit luxury community set on 24 acres. It is comprised of a mid-rise building, three garden-style buildings, and a clubhouse. Located at 310 Taryn Avenue, residents have direct access to Route 401 straight into Downtown Raleigh. This is the fifth RST Development asset in North Carolina to be operated by JAG Management Company, which also manages three other RST communities in Maryland and Florida. JAG Management Company is an affiliate of Jefferson Apartment Group (JAG). "JAG Management Company values our ongoing relationship with RST Development, and we're excited to execute our first lease-up with them," said Patty Holt, President of JAG Management Company. "Taryn at 401 is a beautifully designed, amenity-rich community, and we look forward to setting the tone for its long-term success." Residents of Taryn at 401 will enjoy a leading-edge fitness center with CrossFit and yoga studios, game room with billiards, a library with fireplace, lounge with entertainment kitchen, co-working space with focus rooms, and a pet spa with grooming stations. Outdoor amenities feature a resort-inspired pool with a sun-shelf and immersed chaises, multiple lounge areas with hammocks and firepits, a courtyard with ample green space and gardens, a private walking trail, and a dog park. The apartments are a mix of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedrooms featuring stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, high-end fixtures and finishes, oversized picture windows, ceiling fans, large patios and balconies, and in-unit washers and dryers. "Getting things right out of the gate is important, especially with a new development," said Scott Copeland, President of RST Development. "With JAG Management Company at the helm, we're confident in their ability to perform a seamless lease-up that seeds strong business results now and in the future." About JAG Management Company JAG Management Company provides professional property management services for both Jefferson Apartment Group (JAG)-owned assets, as well as third-party owned communities on the East Coast. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, in the Washington Metropolitan Area, JAG also has regional offices in Boston, Philadelphia, Charlotte, and Orlando. The firm is committed to providing top-tier customer care for their residents and managing multifamily and mixed-use communities for long-term success. JAG Management Company's guiding principles are management by fact, integrity, respect for people, and continuous improvement. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Tammy MurphyTMC Communications & PR301-785-7669tammy@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
JAG Management Company Adds Newest Raleigh Luxury Community to Portfolio
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- JAG Management Company continues its portfolio growth in North Carolina with Taryn at 401 in Raleigh, a recently delivered development by Virginia Beach-based RST Development. JAG Management Company values our ongoing relationship with RST Development, and we're excited to execute our first lease-up with them. Share Taryn at 401 is a 251-unit luxury community set on 24 acres. It is comprised of a mid-rise building, three garden-style buildings, and a clubhouse. Located at 310 Taryn Avenue, residents have direct access to Route 401 straight into Downtown Raleigh. This is the fifth RST Development asset in North Carolina to be operated by JAG Management Company, which also manages three other RST communities in Maryland and Florida. JAG Management Company is an affiliate of Jefferson Apartment Group (JAG). 'JAG Management Company values our ongoing relationship with RST Development, and we're excited to execute our first lease-up with them,' said Patty Holt, President of JAG Management Company. 'Taryn at 401 is a beautifully designed, amenity-rich community, and we look forward to setting the tone for its long-term success.' Residents of Taryn at 401 will enjoy a leading-edge fitness center with CrossFit and yoga studios, game room with billiards, a library with fireplace, lounge with entertainment kitchen, co-working space with focus rooms, and a pet spa with grooming stations. Outdoor amenities feature a resort-inspired pool with a sun-shelf and immersed chaises, multiple lounge areas with hammocks and firepits, a courtyard with ample green space and gardens, a private walking trail, and a dog park. The apartments are a mix of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedrooms featuring stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, high-end fixtures and finishes, oversized picture windows, ceiling fans, large patios and balconies, and in-unit washers and dryers. 'Getting things right out of the gate is important, especially with a new development,' said Scott Copeland, President of RST Development. 'With JAG Management Company at the helm, we're confident in their ability to perform a seamless lease-up that seeds strong business results now and in the future.' About JAG Management Company JAG Management Company provides professional property management services for both Jefferson Apartment Group (JAG)-owned assets, as well as third-party owned communities on the East Coast. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, in the Washington Metropolitan Area, JAG also has regional offices in Boston, Philadelphia, Charlotte, and Orlando. The firm is committed to providing top-tier customer care for their residents and managing multifamily and mixed-use communities for long-term success. JAG Management Company's guiding principles are management by fact, integrity, respect for people, and continuous improvement. Learn more at
