https://pages.htgaa.org/2026a/flo-razoux/homework/week_09_hw/freeze_dried_cfs_in_space/index.htmlGlow for Life: Detecting Biosignatures in Microgravity A BioBits® promo campaig generated by ChatGPT Background Long-duration space missions require compact systems capable of detecting possible biosignatures in extraterrestrial environments. Freeze-dried cell-free protein synthesis (CFPS) systems such as BioBits® are promising because they remain stable without refrigeration and function in microgravity. Rather than searching for specific organisms, this project investigates whether cell-free biosensors can detect molecular patterns associated with life-like chemistry, including nucleic-acid-like sequences and ATP-dependent enzymatic activity. Developing lightweight biosignature detection systems is important for future missions to Mars, icy moons, and returned planetary samples, while also improving portable diagnostic technologies for remote environments on Earth.Hugoen