(a) 蛋白晶体研究 在太空生成的蛋白晶体要比地球上生成的蛋白晶体更纯 对晶体的分析结果有助于科学家更好地了解蛋白质 酶和病毒的性质 或许还会研制出新药品 更好地了解生命的基本组块 在航天飞机上已进行过类似的实验 但是有限
(a) Protein crystal studies: More pure protein crystals may be grown in space than on Earth. Analysis of these crystals helps scientists better understand the nature of proteins, enzymes and viruses, perhaps leading to the development of new drugs and a better understanding of the fundamental building blocks of life. Similar experiments have been conducted on the Space Shuttle, although they are limited by the short duration of Shuttle flights;