NASA Space Biology Publications
Effects of Microgravity on Muscle Atrophy
Smith, A. et al.
2023
Human Biology
Investigating molecular mechanisms behind muscle loss during spaceflight and potential countermeasures for long-duration missions.
Key Findings
- 20% muscle mass reduction after 30 days
- Exercise countermeasures show 40% improvement
- Molecular pathways identified for targeted therapy
Growth of Crops in Lunar Soil
Johnson, M. et al.
2023
Plant Biology
Examining viability of lunar regolith for sustainable agriculture in space habitats with genetic modifications for improved growth.
Key Findings
- Basil showed 60% growth rate vs Earth soil
- Nutrient enrichment strategies developed
- 3x yield improvement with genetic modifications