Experimentation with Animal Models in Space

by Gerald Sonnenfeld (Editor)

Overview

Exposure to space flight has been shown to results in changes in many physiological systems, including the musculoskeletal system, the cardiovascular system, the immune system, and the neurovestibular system. These changes could negatively impact the ability of humans to undertake long-term habitation and exploration of space. However, there are limits to the studies that can be done with humans in space. Both ground-based and space flight animal model systems are currently used for these studies as an alternative. This volume covers the latest developments in the use of animal models to study the effects of the space flight environment on human physiological systems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780444519078
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	07/14/2005
Series:	Advances in Space Biology and Medicine , #10
Pages:	334
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.45(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Overview
The Hindlimb Unloading Rat Model
The International Collaboration on Russian Spacecraft and the Case for Free Flyer Biosatellites
Mouse Infection Models for Space Flight Immunology
Vestibular Experiments in Space
Effect of Space Flight on Circadian Rhythms
Development as Adaptation
The Use of Animal Models to Study Skeletal Effects of Space Flight
Responses Across the Gravity Continuum
Aquatic animals
Primates in Space flight