Stanley Kleis' Bioreactor Alone (IMAGE) University of Houston Caption University of Houston associate professor Stanley Kleis, who has worked with NASA for more than 20 years to enhance the functionality of its bioreactors, said that this particular device, like many inventions initially designed for use in space, has broad applications here on Earth -- not the least of which is in the treatment of heart attack patients. Credit Thomas Shea/University of Houston Usage Restrictions must credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.