Oxidative Stress and Space Biology: An Organ-Based Approach

• Main Author: Melpo Christofidou-Solomidou (Ed.) (auth)
• Other Authors: Thomas J. Goodwin (Ed.) (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2018
• Subjects: Biology, life sciences; Tissue toxicity; Deep space exploration; Cosmic radiation; Galactic radiation; Risk mitigation
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Technological advances now allow the planning of deep space exploration missions with the aim to discover new habitats for humankind. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has spearheaded this effort and the research into the identification of risks to crew members associated with...