A review of alterations to the brain during spaceflight and the potential relevance to crew in long-duration space exploration

Abstract During spaceflight, the central nervous system (CNS) is exposed to a complex array of environmental stressors. However, the effects of long-duration spaceflight on the CNS and the resulting impact to crew health and operational performance remain largely unknown. In this review, we summariz...

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Main Authors: Meaghan Roy-O’Reilly, Ajitkumar Mulavara, Thomas Williams
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021-02-01
Series:npj Microgravity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41526-021-00133-z