Yakult Honsha and JAXA collaborate on research of the effect by probiotics on human immune function and gut microbiota

摘要

Yakult Honsha and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have reached an agreement to start a joint research in the International Space Station (ISS).This research hopes to contribute to the health care of astronauts and the development of life science in the coming space age by scientifically studying the effect by probiotics on human immune function and gut microbiota of astronauts, who stay in space for long periods. It is alsoaimed at making contributions to promote people's health in general by utilizing the knowledge thus gained in the joint research for development of probiotics research on the ground.