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Microgravity's role in medical advancements presents immense potential, particularly in how biological systems respond to space environments.</p><p>In a landmark move, the Department of Biotechnology and the Department of Space have entered into an agreement to explore biotechnology research in space, a venture set to support ISRO's human space flight project Gaganyaan. Somanath emphasized the initiative's significance in unraveling the effects of microgravity on human physiology, such as body fluid dynamics.</p><p>Somanath also urged the domestic healthcare sector to emulate the space sector's success in localizing manufacturing. 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