Space Medicine

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration seeking astronaut seat on Soyuz launch in April-a measure the agency says would ensure a continued U.S. presence on the research outpost in case of delays in the launch of @SpaceX next #CrewDragon flight. https://spaceflightnow.com//nasa-seeking-astronaut-seat-o/

Tiny Worms Flex Their Muscles for Astronaut Health animated gif of adult worm: An adult worm moves around small pillars inside a microscope slide. This same process will be observed in microgravity by the Micro-16 research team to study the links between gene expression and muscle strength. https://www.nasa.gov//tiny-worms-flex-their-muscles-for-as

Brain connectivity and behavioral changes in a spaceflight analog environment with elevated CO2. Resting-state FC is examined during a spaceflight analog in elevated CO2 (HDBR+CO2). Vestibular, sensorimotor and visual areas exhibit FC changes during HDBR+CO2 FC changes involving sensorimotor regions are associated with performance changes. It is suggested that the observed sensorimotor FC changes reflect sensorimotor reweighting.... #SANS #spacephysiology #humansinspace #spacedocs https://www.sciencedirect.com//arti/pii/S1053811920309356 See more

NASA grants renewal and funding for deep space health protections. https://www.bcm.edu//nasa-grants-renewal-and-funding-for-d

Space travel may harm health by damaging cells’ powerhouses-Astronauts and animals that spent time in space show similar symptoms. https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org//space-travel-healt