Unique conditions in space could allow for experiments and breakthroughs in the search for cures to some of the Earth’s most devastating conditions View 4 Images Stephen Hawking battled motor neurone disease (Image: Getty Images)

Laboratories in space could ‘very likely’ find a cure for motor neurone disease which claimed the lives of Stephen Hawking and rugby legend Rob Burrow , experts believe. ‌

The unique conditions allow for experiments and potential breakthroughs in the search for cures to some of the Earth’s most devastating conditions. ‌

Scientists believe motor neurone disease could be the first currently incurable diseases tackled in orbit. Space can speed up the aging of cells for research - recreating the wear and tear of decades of life in a matter of da

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