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Genetic changes induced in human cells in Space Shuttle experiment (STS-95).
Aviation, space, and environmental medicine - 1 Sept 2001
Ishizaki K, Nishizawa K, Kato T, Kitao H, Han Z B, Hirayama J, Suzuki F, Cannon T F, Kamigaichi S, Tawarayama Y, Masukawa M, Shimazu T, Ikenaga M
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BACKGROUND: Results of past space experiments suggest that the biological effect of space radiation could be enhanced under microgravity. To assess the radiation risk for humans during long-term spaceflight, it is very important to clarify whether human cells exhibit a synergistic effect of radiation and microgravity. HYPOTHESIS: If significant synergism occurs in human cells, genetic changes induced during...
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