Spaceflight Standard Measures is a multidisciplinary study that systematically monitors risks to astronaut health and performance [PDF]
npj MicrogravitySpaceflight Standard Measures is an integrated research study designed to characterize how spaceflight affects the health and performance of astronauts. Standardizing the research methods allows for robust monitoring of individuals and allows comparison ...
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Epigenomic profiling of immune cell subtypes reveals H3K27ac-marked stress signatures after long-duration spaceflight [PDF]
Scientific ReportsLong-duration spaceflight imposes significant physiological stress on astronauts, including profound alterations in immune function. This study investigated epigenetic changes in immune cells following prolonged orbital spaceflight by analysing histone ...
Tabea L. Fullstone +5 more
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Frontiers in Plant Science, 2021 Background: Plants subjected to the novel environment of spaceflight show transcriptomic changes that resemble aspects of several terrestrial abiotic stress responses.
Anna-Lisa Paul +8 more
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Ensemble Forecasts of Solar Wind Connectivity to 1 Rs Using ADAPT‐WSA
Space Weather, 2023 The solar wind which arrives at any location in the solar system is, in principle, relatable to the outflow of solar plasma from a single source location.
D. E. daSilva +3 more
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Numerical simulation study on monoblock casting process of ultra-slender structural components and experimental validation [PDF]
China Foundry, 2017 Substrate, a typical ultra-slender aluminum alloy structural components with a large aspect ratio and complex internal structure, was traditionally manufactured by re-assembly and sub-welding.
Xu-liang Zhang +2 more
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Gene-metabolite networks associated with impediment of bone fracture repair in spaceflight
Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal, 2021 Adverse effects of spaceflight on musculoskeletal health increase the risk of bone injury and impairment of fracture healing. Its yet elusive molecular comprehension warrants immediate attention, since space travel is becoming more frequent.
Nabarun Chakraborty +11 more
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Preparation and properties of superhydrophobic epoxy composite coatings on magnesium alloys
Cailiao gongcheng, 2022 The traditional preparation process of superhydrophobic surfaces(SHS) is complicated and the mechanical stability of SHS is less than satisfactory in most cases, which seriously restricts the practical application. The "binder+nanoparticles" strategy was
XIA Xianchao +6 more
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Spaceflight promotes biofilm formation by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 Understanding the effects of spaceflight on microbial communities is crucial for the success of long-term, manned space missions. Surface-associated bacterial communities, known as biofilms, were abundant on the Mir space station and continue to be a ...
Wooseong Kim +10 more
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Effect of spaceflight on the circadian rhythm, lifespan and gene expression of Drosophila melanogaster. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 Space travelers are reported to experience circadian rhythm disruption during spaceflight. However, how the space environment affects circadian rhythm is yet to be determined.
Lingling Ma, Jun Ma, Kanyan Xu
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Spaceflight Stressors and Skin Health
Biomedicines, 2022 Traveling to space puts astronauts at risk of developing serious health problems. Of particular interest is the skin, which is vitally important in protecting the body from harmful environmental factors.
Wilhelmina E. Radstake +3 more
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