Evaluating the effects of low-dose simulated galactic cosmic rays on murine hippocampal-dependent cognitive performance

Evaluating the effects of low-dose simulated galactic cosmic rays on murine hippocampal-dependent cognitive performance

Space exploration has advanced substantially over recent decades and plans to increase the duration of deep space missions are in preparation. One of the primary health concerns is potential damage to the central nervous system (CNS), resulting in loss of cognitive abilities and function. The majori...

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Main Authors: Pilar Simmons, Madison Trujillo, Taylor McElroy, Regina Binz, Rupak Pathak, Antiño R. Allen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Neuroscience
Subjects:
galactic cosmic radiation
central nervous system
space radiation
Mars
risk
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2022.908632/full

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