Skin Physiology in Microgravity: A 3-Month Stay Aboard ISS Induces Dermal Atrophy and Affects Cutaneous Muscle and Hair Follicles Cycling in Mice

    May 2015 in “ NPJ microgravity ”
    Thibaut Neutelings, Betty Nusgens, Yi Liu … Charles Lambert
    Studysummary In this study, mice exposed to prolonged space conditions demonstrated skin atrophy, altered hair follicle cycles, and significant changes in the gene expression associated with skin muscle health.
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