Neurology Research

Explore NASA research on brain function, neural responses, cognitive effects, and nervous system adaptations in space environments.

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A comprehensive SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 review, Part 2: host extracellular to systemic effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection

This comprehensive review synthesizes evidence on the multi-organ, systemic effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection, detailing how the virus disrupts whole-body metabolism, dysregulates the immune and endocrine systems, and leads to widespread organ damage. These findings are crucial for understanding both acute COVID-19 and its long-term sequelae (PASC), with implications for managing astronaut health during space missions.

ImmunologyHuman PhysiologyCardiovascular
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High-Resolution 3D Mapping of the Toadfish Vestibular System Provides Blueprint for Spaceflight Adaptation Studies

This study provides a detailed anatomical and synaptic map of the toadfish utricle, the primary gravity-sensing organ. It reveals distinct sensory zones and highly specific neural wiring, establishing a critical baseline for understanding how the vestibular system adapts to microgravity, a key factor in astronaut health and performance.

NeurologyMicrogravityHuman Physiology
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Adaptive Changes in the Vestibular System of Land Snail to a 30-Day Spaceflight and Readaptation on Return to Earth

A 30-day spaceflight study on land snails revealed significant neural plasticity in the gravity-sensing system. Post-flight snails exhibited behavioral changes and neural hypersensitivity to tilt, with readaptation to Earth's gravity occurring within ~20 hours, providing a key model for understanding astronaut vestibular adaptation.

NeurologyMicrogravityAnimals
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From the Bench to Exploration Medicine: A Translational Research Framework for Human Space Missions

This paper advocates for a coordinated translational research framework to bridge basic science, applied research, and medical operations at NASA. By integrating findings from model organisms and human studies, this approach aims to accelerate the development of effective countermeasures for long-duration missions to Mars and beyond.

Human PhysiologyMicrogravityTechnology
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Training and Selection of Male Mice for the 30-Day Bion-M 1 Space Mission

This study details the successful training and selection program for group-housed male mice for the 30-day Bion-M 1 biosatellite mission. While the training effectively mitigated aggression, significant animal loss due to a hardware malfunction and microgravity-related behaviors highlighted critical needs for future habitat design.

AnimalsMicrogravityHuman Physiology
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