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OverviewConstruction of the international space station ushers in a new era for laboratory sciences in space. This is especially true for space life sciences, which include not only the use of low gravity as an experimental parameter to study fundamental biological processes but also the study of the serious physiological changes that occur in astronauts as they remain in space for increasingly longer missions. This work addresses both of these aspects and provides a review of ground-based and space research in 11 disciplines, ranging from bone physiology to plant biology. It also offers detailed, prioritized recommendations for research during the near future, which are expected to have a considerable impact on the direction of NASA's research programme. Full Product DetailsAuthor: National Research Council , Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences , Space Studies Board , Committee on Space Biology and MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press Imprint: National Academies Press Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.812kg ISBN: 9780309060479ISBN 10: 0309060478 Pages: 296 Publication Date: 16 October 1998 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 1 Introduction; 4 2 Cell Biology; 5 3 Developmental Biology; 6 4 Plants, Gravity, and Space; 7 5 Sensorimotor Integration; 8 6 Bone Physiology; 9 7 Skeletal Muscle; 10 8 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems; 11 9 Endocrinology; 12 10 Immunology; 13 11 Radiation Hazards; 14 12 Behavioral Issues; 15 13 Setting Priorities in Research; 16 14 Programmatic and Policy Issues; 17 Appendix A Acronyms and Abbreviations; 18 Appendix B Glossary; 19 Appendix C Workshops; 20 Appendix D Committee BiographiesReviewsAuthor InformationCommittee on Space Biology and Medicine, National Research Council Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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