Introduction Microgravity is a critical environmental factor in space that can alter microbial physiology and virus–host interactions. Understanding these effects is essential for planetary protection and crew health during long-term […]
Gravitational biology
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Born On Mars: Multigenerational Phenotypic Change In Caenorhabditis Elegans Under Martian Analog Gravity And Hypomagnetic Fields
Life on Mars will require organisms to endure sustained exposure to reduced gravity and near-absent planetary magnetism, yet little is known about how these environmental factors may combine to potentially […]
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Peas on Mars: A Study Of Garden Pea, Lathyrus Oleraceus (Pisum sativum), Growth In Martian Regolith Simulant Treated With Black Soldier Fly Frass
Future long-duration missions to Mars will require in situ food production systems to reduce dependence on resupply missions and enhance crew autonomy.
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Worms In Space Experiment Aims To Investigate The Biological Effects Of Spaceflight
A crew of tiny worms will be heading on a mission to the International Space Station in 2026 that will help scientists understand how humans can travel through space safely, […]
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Rocket Test Proves Bacteria Survive Space Launch And Re-entry Unharmed
A world-first study has proven microbes essential for human health can survive the extreme forces of space launch.
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New Research Shows How Plant Roots Bend And Growth Downward Toward Gravity
Scientists have uncovered how the plant hormone auxin helps roots bend and downwards towards gravity – a process called gravitropism – even after encountering obstacles in soil.
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Simulated Microgravity Triggers A Membrane Adaptation To Stress In E. coli REL606
Investigating the evolution of Escherichia coli in microgravity offers valuable insights into microbial adaptation to extreme environments.
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Exploring Plant Responses To Altered Gravity For Advancing Space Agriculture
Plants are vital to human space exploration, providing oxygen, food, and psychological benefits to astronauts while contributing to water regeneration by recycling organic waste.
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China Exoplanet Habitability and Ecosystem Space Experiment
The experiment of exo-ecosystem and the exploration of extraterrestrial habitability aims to explore the adaptation of terrestrial life in space conditions for the manned space program and the future interstellar […]
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Gravitational Effect On A Cell In Bio-fluid Suspension
The fascination with space and human spaceflight has significantly increased in recent years. Nevertheless, microgravity has a significant impact on humans. Immune and red blood cells utilize hematic or lymphatic […]