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This container holds two syringes, putty, and tweezers stowed in a small rack. Such equipment was used in protein crystal growth experiments on many Space Shuttle missions. Medical, drug, and agricultural researchers were interested in learning more about the structure of proteins, which form larger, easier-to-study crystals in the microgravity environment of spaceflight. A group of researchers actively involved in experiments for Shuttle flights gave this item and more protein crystal growth equipment to the Museum.

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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 x 4.4cm (5 1/2 x 1 3/4 in.)
 Materials plastic, metal, plasicized clay, velcro, unidentified liquid, magnets
 Inventory Number A20120277000 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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