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Papers deriving from NASA support:

  1. Ahmed A, Figueiredo D, Woolsey RJ, Quilici DR, Puukila S, Alwood JS, Ronca AE, Christenson LK, Tahimic CGT.Proteomic remodeling in the female heart during spaceflight and recovery.Int J Mol Sci. 2026 Oct 17;27(20):9215.PI: L.K. ChristensonNote: ISS results. This article is part of Section “Molecular Biology” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/ijms/sections/Molecular_Biology) and may be obtained online without charge.

    Journal Impact Factor: 5.6

    Funding: “This research was supported by start-up funds from the University of North Florida (UNF) to C.G.T.T. The RR-20 NASA Space Biology grant 80NSSC24M0072/NNX15AB48G supported L.K.C., A.E.R. and J.S.A. The NASA Space Biology Postdoctoral Program (NPP) postdoctoral fellowship supported S.P. A UNF Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities (U-RSCA) training grant supported A.A.”
  2. Chiou-Tan FY, Im SH, Caffrey JP, Tan MC, Germane AG, Macaulay TR.Loping gait analysis of Apollo astronauts on the Moon and implications for lunar surface missions.Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2026 Oct 1;97(10):856-64.Note: From the abstract: “In preparation for lunar surface missions, we conducted a kinematic analysis of Apollo astronauts’ locomotion on the Moon using video-based pose-estimation techniques. Although we previously characterized stance and walking gait on the Moon, many astronauts adopted a unique loping gait on the lunar surface, particularly in later Apollo missions. This study aimed to quantify spatiotemporal loping parameters and report exploratory observations of alternative locomotor strategies.”

    Journal Impact Factor: 0.80

    Funding: T.R. Macaulay is affiliated with NASA Johnson Space Center.
  3. Ferl RJ.The long arc of scientists in spaceflight: Scientists flying with their experiments.npj Microgravity. 2026 Oct 15;12:85.Note: This article is a Perspective and may be obtained online without charge.

    Journal Impact Factor: 5.1

    Funding: “…The funding for the experiment and experience discussed here was provided by the NASA Flight Opportunities Program (FOP) grant ‘Human tended space biology: Enabling suborbital genomics and gene expression’ (80NSSC18K1294), together with supplemental science support from NASA Biological and Physical Sciences, awarded to Robert Ferl and Anna-Lisa Paul.”

Other papers of interest:

  1. Villanueva-Congote J, Smith S, Hansen N, Dalton R, James E, Buckey J, Wollin DA, Sobel DW.Urinary oxalate excretion in astronauts during long-duration spaceflight: An exploratory analysis.BJU Int. 2026 Oct 16. Online ahead of print.Note: From the introduction: “This exploratory study evaluated the effects of dietary oxalate and calcium on urinary oxalate during long-duration spaceflights using data from a previous International Space Station (ISS) study investigating dietary interventions for bone loss. These data are important because it remains unclear whether oxalate metabolism and excretion follow the same patterns as those on Earth.”
  2. Ciarleglio G, Di Pauli A, Berardini M, Campolo F, Catizone A, Santonicola MG.Electrospun poly(vinyl alcohol)/hyaluronic acid nanofiber mats for wound care in space: Cytocompatibility and effects of UV-C treatment and simulated microgravity.Front Bioeng Biotechnol. 2026 Oct 2;14:1946755.Note: This article is part of Research Topic “Functional Nanofibers in Nanobiotechnology: Innovations for Biomedical Advancement” (https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/80878/functional-nanofibers-in-nanobiotechnology-innovations-for-biomedical-advancement) and may be obtained online without charge.
  3. Dukes C, Hart J, Brady P.Geophysical Earth attachment regulation theory for sustained human adaptation in deep space.Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2026 Oct 1;97(10):915-7.Note: This article is a Commentary.
  4. Klos B, Reinhardt D, Winkler T, Dichiser E, Bausch J, Marx-Stölting D, Schaub A, Kimmig S, Hechtle N, Low J, Frings-Meuthen P, Heer M, Mack I.A systematic literature review on dietary intake and nutrition-related adaptations across isolation and confinement.npj Microgravity. 2026 Oct 15. Early access article.Note: This article may be obtained online without charge.
  5. Mader TH, Gibson CR, Brunstetter T, Mason S, Lipsky W, Berkowitz E, Stern C.Intraocular pressure changes in microgravity and glaucoma risk during long-duration spaceflight.Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2026 Oct 1;97(10):895-901.
  6. Perrone MA, Caminiti G, Aracri M, Volterrani M, Iellamo F.Baroreflex control of heart rate at rest and during exercise in microgravity conditions.J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2026 Oct 15. Review. Online ahead of print.
  7. Salman SG, Phadke RA, Ahmed AS, Deveza L, Fiedler B.Hip bone mineral density loss grades with age and mission length in NASA astronauts.Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2026 Oct 1;97(10):872-8.
  8. Scott JPR, Cheuvront SN, Green DA.Modelling-based estimates of spaceflight energy expenditure in individuals of short stature associated with skeletal dysplasias.Acta Astronaut. 2026 Oct 22. Online ahead of print.
  9. Samoilenko T, Shishkina V, Zolotaryova S, Kostin A, Alekhnovich A, Volodkin A, Kireeva A, Buchwalow I, Tiemann M, Atiakshin D.Study of the expression of integrins in smooth myocytes of the gastrointestinal organs after spaceflight.Cells. 2026 Sep 22;15(19):1730.Note: This article is part of Special Issue “Advances in Muscle Research in Health and Disease-2nd Edition” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cells/special_issues/6E8XKD0641) and may be obtained online without charge.
  10. Gurung C, Li J, Teng B, Liang D, J VZ, Ren PG.Establishment and validation of a novel microgravity simulation platform for ground-based animal experiments.Int J Mol Sci. 2026 Oct 1;27(19):8806.Note: This article is part of Section “Molecular Biology” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/ijms/sections/Molecular_Biology) and may be obtained online without charge.
  11. Ha K, Hu X, Liu D, Zhang G, Zhang S, Zhao S, Tu L, Jiang T, Ma X, Fan Q, Liu J, Zhang C, Shi H, Xu J, Cui J.Application of radial artery signal characteristics in long-term head-down bedrest experimental cardiovascular status assessment.Front Physiol. 2026 Oct 21;17:1961052.Note: This article is part of Research Topic “Building Resilience to Extreme Environments: The Role of Wearables and Artificial Intelligence to Monitor Physiological Parameters in Real-Life Conditions” (https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/73840/building-resilience-to-extreme-environments-the-role-of-wearables-and-artificial-intelligence-to-monitor-physiological-parameters-in-real-life-conditions). The Research Topic also includes an article from previous Current Awareness List #1,221 https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2026.1873293. This article may be obtained online without charge.
  12. Walck CD, Frantz Z, Raleigh J.Lower-body negative pressure effects on intraocular pressure during simulated microgravity.Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2026 Oct 1;97(10):850-5.Note: Head-down tilt bedrest study.
  13. Yao Y, Liu H, Yang Z, Yao D, Xia Y, Chen K.Effects of simulated spaceflight-relevant environmental stressors on cooperative task performance.Life Sci Space Res. 2026 Oct 18. Online ahead of print.Note: From the abstract: “Prolonged spaceflight exposes astronauts to microgravity and social isolation, which may impair cognitive and social functions. However, their combined impact on cooperative behavior and neural mechanisms remains unclear. This study examined how simulated microgravity combined with social isolation affects cooperative behavior and prefrontal cortex (PFC) function in mice.”
  14. Zhang S, Zhang B, Wang Z.Physics-informed hierarchical controller for adaptive gait transition of multi-legged space robots in microgravity.Acta Astronaut. 2026 Oct 20. Online ahead of print.
  15. Zhao J, Gong Y-B, Shi Y-Y, Zhang Y, Guo X-H, Song F-L, Ren Y-R, Zhao H-W.Changes in intraocular pressure and ciliary epithelium in rats under simulated microgravity.Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2026 01 Oct 2026;97(10):865-71.Note: Hindlimb unloading study.
  16. Connolly DM, D’Oyly TJ, Edwards VC, Lee VM.Human tolerance of frequent altitude decompression.Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2026 01 Oct 2026;97(10):840-9.
  17. Dai L, Wu W, Chen T, Sun W, Zhang Q, Su Q, Ni Y, Zhang X.Independent predictive value of the monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio for severe cardiopulmonary symptoms in high altitude polycythemia.Front Physiol. 2026 Oct 20;17:1986276.Note: This article is part of Research Topic This article is part of Research Topic “Immuno-physiological Responses in Extreme Environments” (https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/71569/immuno-physiological-responses-in-extreme-environments). The Research Topic also includes articles from previous Current Awareness Lists #1,188 https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2026.1763837 and #1,205 https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2026.1852640. This article may be obtained online without charge.
  18. Li C, Yan S, Shen R, Zheng H, Wang K, Tang J, Liu W, Wang S.Electrocorticographic characteristics of rats exposed to hyperbaric nitrox.Front Physiol. 2026 Oct 21;17:1976565.Note: This article is part of Research Topic “Breath-Hold Diving: Biological and Physiological Mechanisms, Adaptations, and Clinical Perspectives” (https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/74011/breath-hold-diving-biological-and-physiological-mechanisms-adaptations-and-clinical-perspectives). The Research Topic also includes an article from previous Current Awareness List #1,216 https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2026.1911448. This article may be obtained online without charge.
  19. Eldadi O, Pincu I, Cooke NJ, Weigelt M, Tenenbaum G, Loeb A.Interactive team cognition during Apollo 11’s first crewed lunar landing under life-or-death conditions.Scientific Reports. 2026 Oct 14. Early access article.Note: From the abstract: “How do expert teams manage uncertainty and emotion when lives depend on coordinated performance? We present the first dual-channel analysis of team cognition in action: how a crew distributes information, coordination and affect between its private (crew-to-crew) and public (crew-to-ground) channels across a complete spaceflight mission.” This article may be obtained online without charge.
  20. Liu S, Qiu S, Liu M.A real-time astronaut localization subsystem for Space Station operations.IEEE Trans Aerosp Electron Syst. 2026 Oct 13;1-11.Note: From the abstract: “In crewed space missions, continuous situational awareness of crew activities is essential to mission safety, operational efficiency, and autonomous decision-making. This paper presents a real-time Astronaut Localization Subsystem (ALS), termed TLLCAM-YOLO, a YOLO detector enhanced by transfer learning and a Local Channel Attention Mechanism (LCAM), for onboard deployment and ground-based mission support.”

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