This book examines the effects of spaceflight at cellular and organism levels. Research on the effects of gravity – or its absence – and ionizing radiation on the evolution, development, and function of living organisms is presented in layman’s terms. The book describes the benefits of space biology for basic and applied research to support human space exploration and the advantages of space as a laboratory for scientific, technological, and commercial research.
Table of Content
to Space Biology.- Animals and Plants in Space.- Facilities for Gravitational Biology.- Cell Biology.- Animal Development in Microgravity.- Plant Development in Microgravity.- Radiation Biology.- Biotechnology in Space.
Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 376 ● ISBN 9780387379401 ● File size 11.4 MB ● Editor Gilles Clément & K. Slenzka ● Publisher Springer New York ● City NY ● Country US ● Published 2006 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 2145065 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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