288 datasets found
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Rodent Research-1 (RR1) NASA Validation Flight: Mouse extensor digitorum longus muscle transcriptomic and epigenomic data
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
NASA's Rodent Research (RR) project is playing a critical role in advancing biomedical research on the physiological effects of space environments. Due to the limited... -
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Effects of Spaceflight on Bone Microarchitecture in the Axial and Appendicular Skeleton in Growing Ovariectomized Rats from STS-62
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
This study investigated the effects of a 14-day spaceflight on bone mass, density and microarchitecture in weight bearing (femur and humerus) and non-weight bearing... -
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Characterization of Biofilm Formation, Growth, and Gene Expression on Different Materials and Environmental Conditions in Microgravity (Gene expression of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
Microorganisms' natural ability to live as organized multicellular communities – also known as biofilms – provides them with unique survival advantages. For instance,... -
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Spaceflight-induced (STS-62) vertebral bone loss in ovariectomized rats is associated with increased bone marrow adiposity and no change in bone formation
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
There is often a reciprocal relationship between bone marrow adipocytes and osteoblasts, suggesting that marrow adipose tissue (MAT) antagonizes osteoblast... -
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Transcriptional and Post transcriptional Regulation of Seedling Development in Microgravity
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
The project focuses on understanding the transcriptional and post-transcriptional mechanisms that regulate early seedling development in spaceflight and microgravity.... -
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Persistence of Escherichia coli in the microbiomes of mizuna mustard (Brassica rapa var. japonica) - does seed sanitization matter?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
Seed sanitization via chemical processes removes/reduces microbes from the external surfaces of the seed and thereby could have an impact on the plants' health or... -
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Altered Quorum Sensing and Physiology of Staphylococcus aureus During Spaceflight Detected by Multi-omics Data Analysis (BRIC-23: Secretomics)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
Staphylococcus aureus colonizes the nares of approximately 30% of humans, a risk factor for opportunistic infections. Because of the potential threat of S. aureus to... -
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Artificial gravity partially protects space-induced neurological deficits in Drosophila melanogaster (Immunohistochemistry)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
Spaceflight poses risks to the central nervous system (CNS), and understanding neurological responses is important for future missions. We report CNS changes in... -
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Single-molecule long-read methylation profiling reveals regional DNA methylation regulated by Elongator Complex Subunit 2 in Arabidopsis roots experiencing spaceflight
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
The Advanced Plant Experiment-04 - Epigenetic Expression (APEX-04-EpEx) experiment onboard the International Space Station examined the spaceflight-altered cytosine... -
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Effects of 32 Days Aboard the ISS on Quadricep Tendon Nanomechanics (Quadricep femoris tendon, RR-1 and Atomic Force Microscopy)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
Collagen is an essential component of connective tissue and plays a crucial role in elasticity, stability, and force distribution. While the adaptations of tendon to... -
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The impact of deep space radiation on cognitive performance: From biological sex to biomarkers to countermeasures (Flow Cytometry, Blood)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
In the coming decade, astronauts will travel back to the moon in preparation for future Mars missions. Exposure to galactic cosmic radiation (GCR) is a major obstacle... -
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Influence of gonadectomy on muscle health in micro- and partial-gravity environments in rats (Grip; force transducer)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
Gonadal hormones, such as testosterone and estradiol, modulate muscle size and strength in males and females. However, the influence of sex hormones on muscle... -
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Exposure to elevated relative humidity in laboratory chambers alters fungal gene expression in dust from the International Space Station (ISS)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
Microbes are present in all occupied indoor environments, including the International Space Station (ISS). An unexpected ventilation system failure may lead to... -
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Effects of Space Flight on Inflammasome Activation in the Brain of Mice (Cortex; ECLIA)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
Space exploration exposes astronauts to stressors that alter the immune response, rendering them vulnerable to infections and diseases. In this study, we aimed to... -
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Effects of photon irradiation in the presence and absence of hindlimb unloading on the behavioral performance and metabolic pathways in the plasma of Fischer rats
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
The space environment astronauts experience during space missions consists of multiple environmental challenges, including microgravity. In this study, we assessed... -
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Head-Down Tilt As a Model for Intracranial and Intraocular Pressures, and Retinal Changes during Spaceflight (Optic Nerve, MRI)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
This ground-based program was intended to address the etiology of visual system structural and functional changes observed in astronauts during both inflight and... -
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Spatial characterization of microbial communities on multi-species leafy greens grown simultaneously in the Veggie vegetable production systems on the International Space Station VEG-03E
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
Investigates the microbial communities of plants and Veggie pillow components with culturable and non-culturable methods providing qualitative and quantitative data.... -
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Modeling cellular responses to serum and vitamin D in microgravity using a human kidney microphysiological system
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
The microgravity environment aboard the International Space Station (ISS) provides a unique stressor that can help understand underlying cellular and molecular... -
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Drosophila parasitoids go to space: Unexpected and differential effects of spaceflight on hosts and their parasitoids - Wasp Leptopilina heterotoma 14 data
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
In this study, fruit flies and their parasitic wasps were sent to the ISS to examine changes in host immunity and parasite virulence. Key findings from this work are... -
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Transcriptional profiling of tibialis anterior muscle from mice flown on the RR-23 mission
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
The objective of the Rodent Research-23 mission (RR-23) was to better understand the effects of spaceflight on the eyes, specifically on the structure and function of...
288 datasets found