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May 2015 in “NPJ microgravity” 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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July 2001 in “PubMed” This study explores the mechanisms of root hair growth in simulated microgravity by examining the cytoskeleton topography and calcium ion distribution, but reports no new results.
January 2025 in “Pharmacology & Pharmacy” This study explores how applying fundamental physics in microgravity environments could potentially double the bioavailability of space pharmaceuticals by excluding substrate concentrations during preparation, though results require validation through future experiments or clinical trials.
January 2012 in “TRANSACTIONS OF THE JAPAN SOCIETY FOR AERONAUTICAL AND SPACE SCIENCES AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY JAPAN” This paper outlines the research plan and current progress of a study analyzing mineral metabolism changes in astronauts by examining hair shafts after long-term space flight, with no new results yet.
October 2023 in “Biomedical science and engineering” Innovative methods are reducing animal testing and improving biomedical research.