The abstract in PubMed or at the publisher’s site is linked when available and will open in a new window.

Papers deriving from NASA support:

  1. Mesentier-Louro LA, Goldman C, Gaese S, Buonfiglioli A, Kyriakis D, Harlock A, Ndayisaba A, Sartori ER, Uchitelev A, Fullard JF, Hennigan E, Lee D, Schuldt BR, Rooklin RB, Barra J, Bravo-Cordero JJ, Roussos P, Khurana V, Blanchard JW.Cholesterol dysregulation in APOE4 astrocytes promotes α-synuclein pathology in miBrains.Cell Stem Cell. 2026 Aug 4. Online ahead of print.PI: J.W. BlanchardNote: This article may be obtained online without charge.

    Journal Impact Factor: 23.3

    Funding: “This work has been funded in part with federal funds from NASA under contract #80ARC022CA004 titled ‘Identification of Biomarkers and Pathological Mechanisms via Longitudinal Analysis of Neurological and Cerebrovascular Responses to Neurotoxic Stress Using a Multi-cellular Integrated Model of the Human Brain.’ …”
  2. Mettler MK, Ketteler HM, Peyton BM.Multidomain biofilm control in a novel simulated microgravity reactor.Gravit Space Res. 2026 Aug;14(1):119-37.Note: This article may be obtained online without charge.

    Journal Impact Factor: 0.9

    Funding: “Funding was provided by NASA through EPSCoR cooperative agreement 80NSSC21M0331. This work was supported by a NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunity to HMK.”
  3. Contradt J, Furst EM.Dissipative self-assembly of colloidal suspensions.Phys Rev. 2026 Aug 21;E 114:025416.PI: E.M. FurstJournal Impact Factor: 2.5

    Funding: “This work was supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. CBET-1637991 and by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration under Grant No. 80NSSC24K0189. J.C. acknowledges support in part from the U.S. Department of Education under Grant No. P200A210065 (Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need Fellowship). We also thank Z. Sherman for helpful discussions.”

Other papers of interest:

  1. Naito T, Yamanaka Y, Sato N, Tokuda K, Tsukamoto M, Suzuki H, Sakai A.Effects of lunar gravity on the muscles, bones, and joint capsules of the upper limbs of mice.J Orthop Sci. 2026 Aug 29:S0949-2658(26)00271-X. Online ahead of print.Note: ISS results.
  2. Tsujino S, Ochi H, Okada R, Kamimura D, Utagawa K, Shin T, Yamada H, Unno A, Sunamura S, Akazawa C, Muratani M, Shiba D, Yoshii T, Sato S.Sensory nerves regulate bone homeostasis in response to mechanical unloading or reloading: Evidence from a spaceflight experiment and ground-based mechanical unloading models.Bone Res. 2026 Aug 28;14(1):83.Note: ISS results. This article may be obtained online without charge.
  3. Bailey DM.Space physiology: Challenges and solutions for a journey to Mars.Exp Physiol. 2026 Aug 27. Early access article.Note: This article is an Editorial and may be obtained online without charge.
  4. Cai Y, Cao Q, Zhao Y, Li H, Wei X, Wang Y, Liu L.Dose estimation for astronauts using adult mesh-type reference computational phantoms.Radiat Prot Dosimetry. 2026 Aug 31. Online ahead of print.Note: This article may be obtained online without charge.
  5. Kasoju N, Mohanty S, Bhonde R.Chapter 25 – Mesenchymal stem cells and extracellular vesicles in space medicine.In: Kasoju N, Bhonde R, eds. Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Extracellular Vesicles as Next-Generation Therapeutics: Academic Press, 2026. p. 755-82.
  6. Lu Y, Chang Z, Peng K.Integrative artificial intelligence and multi-omics modeling approach for characterizing microbial dynamics and health impacts in space microgravity and radiation conditions.Front Microbiol. 2026 Aug 24;17:1874955.Note: This article is part of Research Topic “AI and Omics Approaches to Microbial Interactions: Applications for Space and Earth” (https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/62376/ai-and-omics-approaches-to-microbial-interactions-applications-for-space-and-earth). The Research Topic includes an article from previous Current Awareness List #1,165 https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1600106. Additional articles will be forthcoming and may be found in the link to the Research Topic. This article may be obtained online without charge.
  7. Naney CC, Graves JL, Harrison SH.Aging in spaceflight, oxidative stress, and microbiome dysbiosis: A comprehensive review.Int J Mol Sci. 2026 Aug 25;27(17):7644. Review.Note: This article is part of Special Issue “Understanding Aging in Health and Disease” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/ijms/special_issues/G22M0615X3) and may be obtained online without charge.
  8. Babu A, Kumar R, George J.Polymer and polymer-based composites for space radiation mitigation in food systems: Materials, mechanisms, and future perspectives.Next Materials. 2026 Oct;13:102815. Review.Note: This article may be obtained online without charge.
  9. Han Z, Wang SH, Huo B.3D finite element analysis of the effect of cytoskeleton crosslinking on osteocyte mechanical transmission based on tensegrity model.Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin. 2026 Aug 31;1-11. Online ahead of print.
  10. Hanakova L, Socha V, Hodik D, Oniscenko B.Hypoxia awareness and symptom dynamics under aviation-related simulated exposure.Front Physiol. 2026 Sep 1;17:1923338..Note: This article is part of Research Topic “Physiological and Pathological Responses to Hypoxia and High Altitude, Volume IV” (https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/74860/physiological-and-pathological-responses-to-hypoxia-and-high-altitude-volume-iv/articles). The Research Topic also includes articles from previous Current Awareness Lists #1,183 https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2025.1724998, #1,186 https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2026.1746894, #1,198 https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2026.1781613, and #1,200 https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2026.1834288. This article may be obtained online without charge.
  11. Sautchuk RJ, Nieves Santana J, Yu C, Awad H, Eliseev RA.Mechano-metabolic axis involves mitochondrial responses via BMP/Smad regulatory effect on cyclophilin D.Bone Res. 2026 Sep 2;14(1):93.Note: This article may be obtained online without charge.
  12. Schipke JD, Muth T, Brebeck A-K, von Hertlein D, Möller FN.Critical flicker fusion frequency assessment: Robustness across photopic illumination in experienced divers.Front Physiol. 2026 Sep 2;17:1824031.Note: This article is part of Research Topic “Bioconvergence: A New Frontier for Understanding and Enhancing Human Adaptations to Extreme Environments” (https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/68632/bioconvergence-a-new-frontier-for-understanding-and-enhancing-human-adaptations-to-extreme-environments). The Research Topic also includes articles from previous Current Awareness Lists #1,166 https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2025.1637834 and #1,172 https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2025.1634366. Additional articles will be forthcoming and may be found in the link to the Research Topic. This article may be obtained online without charge.
  13. Gu J, Lin S, Wang Y, Wang Y, Jia M, Zhang Q, Jia X, Wang T, Ye J, Wang H.Evolution of characteristic aroma during processing of space-induced mutant Dahongpao tea and the preliminary exploration of its olfactory perception.Foods. 2026 Aug 12;15(16):2816.Note: This article is part of Special Issue “Tea Chemistry, Flavor, and Aroma: Mechanisms, Sensory Attributes, and Processing Optimization” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/foods/special_issues/423P149OXE) and may be obtained online without charge.
  14. Li X, Wang H, Liang J, Zhou M.Taking advantage of spaceflights for breeding of medicinal plants.SpHab. 2026 Jun;2(2):100053. Review.Note: This article may be obtained online without charge.
  15. Kumar Y, Dey S.Space foods.In: Kumar Y, Dey S, eds. Emerging Technology in Food Processing, Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland, 2026. p. 111-57.
  16. Liu Y, Duan Y, Luo L, Tuly JA, Ma H.Innovations in microbial physical mutagenesis for food fermentation: An overview from traditional to emerging technologies.Food Res Int. 2026 Oct 31;242(Pt 3):119954. Review.
  17. Schmidt S, Fisk I, Yang N, Saarela M, Hessel V.Personalization and fortification of in-space manufactured emulsified beverages for long-term space travelCompr Rev Food Sci Food Saf. 2026 Sep;25(5):e70598. Review.Note: This article may be obtained online without charge.
  18. Yang Q, Zhang Y, Zhai S, Luo J, Lan D, Chang L, Zhang D, Li X.Space moss: Life reboot of Syntrichia caninervis in the extraterrestrial in-orbit environment.SpHab. 2026 Sep;2(3):100079.Note: From the abstract: “The scale application of plants in space is severely limited by their high-energy dependence on life support systems and poor extreme stress tolerance. To address the extremely limited resources and harsh conditions of deep space exploration, a highly resilient pioneer species is urgently needed to construct low-maintenance micro-ecosystems. This study investigates the in-orbit resuscitation and survival potential of the extremely tolerant desert moss, Syntrichia caninervis, aiming to verify its viability as a foundation species for extraterrestrial habitation.” This article may be obtained online without charge.

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