The 1989-1990 NASA Space Biology Accomplishments

Download or read book The 1989-1990 NASA Space Biology Accomplishments written by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-08-04 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Individual technical summaries of research projects on NASA's Space Biology Program for research conducted during the period May 1989 to April 1990 are presented. This program is concerned with using the unique characteristics of the space environment, particularly microgravity, as a tool to advance the following: (1) knowledge in the biological sciences; (2) understanding of how gravity has shaped and affected life on the Earth; and (3) understanding of how the space environment affects both plants and animals. The summaries for each project include a description of the research, a list of accomplishments, an explanation of the significance of the accomplishments, and a list of publications. Halstead, Thora W. (Editor) Unspecified Center NASA-TM-4258, NAS 1.15:4258 NASW-4324...