The 1988-1989 NASA Space/Gravitational Biology Accomplishments

Download or read book The 1988-1989 NASA Space/Gravitational 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 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report consists of individual technical summaries of research projects of NASA's space/gravitational biology program, for research conducted during the period May 1988 to April 1989. This program is concerned with using the unique characteristics of the space environment, particularly microgravity, as a tool to advance knowledge in the biological sciences; understanding how gravity has shaped and affected life on Earth; and understanding how the space environment affects both plant and animal species. The summaries for each project include a description of the research, a list of the accomplishments, an explanation of the significance of the accomplishments, and a list of publications. Halstead, Thora W. (Editor) Unspecified Center NASA-TM-4160, NAS 1.15:4160 NASW-4324...