Understanding the Effects of Deep Space Radiation on Nervous System: The Role of Genetically Tractable Experimental Models

Space agencies are working to establish a permanent human presence on the moon and to reach Mars within the next few decades. In these missions, astronaut crew members will be exposed to moderate doses of the highly energetic particles that compose galactic cosmic rays (GCR). GCR consist of alpha pa...

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Main Authors: Giada Onorato, Elia Di Schiavi, Ferdinando Di Cunto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Physics
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HZE
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphy.2020.00362/full