Aug 28, 2006 | MISSIONS
Microscopic Passengers to Hitch Ride On Space Shuttle
(NASA - ARC) - Three kinds of microbes will go into orbit with space shuttle Atlantis so scientists can study how they respond to the space environment.

Jun 28, 2006 | MISSIONS
NASA Sends Flies into Space to Test Changes in Immune System
(NASA - ARC) - Thousands of flies will journey into space to help scientists understand immune system changes caused by space flight.

Apr 21, 2006 | MISSIONS
NASA's Undersea Crew is Heads Above Water
(NASA) - Three NASA astronauts and a Cincinnati doctor completed a successful 18-day undersea mission.

Apr 19, 2006 | SCIENCE
NASA Scientists Study Health Benefits of Exercise on Astronauts
(NASA) - NASA and two universities will study ways to reduce the adverse effects of space travel on astronauts.

Mar 29, 2006 | MISSIONS
NASA Prepares for Space Exploration in Undersea Lab
(NASA) - Three astronauts and a doctor will head to an undersea laboratory next month to test remote medicine methods.

Dec 08, 2005 | SCIENCE
After 60 Days in Bed, It's Time to Get Up
(ESA) - ESA has completed a study concerning the effects of microgravity on the human body.

Jul 01, 2005 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Funds Space Radiation Research Proposals
(NASA) - NASA selected 21 space radiation research proposals for funding. The research will support the Vision for Space Exploration.

Apr 28, 2005 | EDUCATION
Gravity and Aging In Space To Be Discussed At NASA Lecture
(NASA - ARC) - "Space Exploration: Can Gravity Reverse Aging?" will be the title of a free public lecture at NASA Ames Research Center on May 4.

Mar 15, 2005 | SCIENCE
The First Key Piece of Telomerase
(NSF) - Biochemists at UCLA have discovered the 3-D structure of a major piece of telomerase.

Mar 09, 2005 | SCIENCE
Gene Map for Healthier Kidneys
(NASA - ARC) - Scientists believe understanding cilia functions may lead to the development of countermeasures to prevent PKD.

Feb 16, 2005 | SCIENCE
NASA Awards Grant to Study Cancer Risks from Space Radiation
(NASA) - NASA has awarded a research grant to study the risk of solid tumor cancer from exposure to space radiation.

Oct 06, 2004 | MISSIONS
Thirsk Replaces Williams as Neemo 7 Commander
(NASA) - Veteran Canadian astronaut Robert Thirsk will replace David Williams as commander on the next "NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations" mission.

Sep 30, 2004 | SCIENCE
Study Suggests Spaceflight May Decrease Human Immunity
(NASA) - The conditions of space flight, as well as the stresses experienced before launch and after landing, may have adverse effects on the human immune system.

Aug 30, 2004 | SCIENCE
The Pathway Less Traveled
(NASA) - Altered gravity plays an unexpected role in obesity and weight loss.

Aug 23, 2004 | SCIENCE
Have Blood, Will Travel
(NASA) - Scientists work to understand the effects of space radiation on key blood-making cells in humans.

Aug 13, 2004 | MISSIONS
Undersea Habitat Becomes Experimental Hospital for NEEMO 7
(NASA) - In October, three astronauts and a Canadian doctor will test the latest concepts in long-distance house calls using a unique underwater laboratory.

Aug 05, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Scientists Study Gene Functions to Treat Diseases
(NASA - ARC) - NASA scientists have discovered a way to identify the gene functions of all of an organism's genes simultaneously using 'bar codes.'

Aug 04, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Announces Space Radiation Materials Research Grants
(NASA) - NASA has selected 19 researchers to conduct ground-based research in space radiation biology.

Jun 16, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Device Monitors Health of Scientists and Explorers
(NASA - ARC) - A lightweight, portable device developed by NASA scientists is enabling physicians to monitor the health and safety of explorers in remote locations.

Dec 10, 2003 | SCIENCE
NASA Astronaut Breaks U.S. Space Endurance Record
(NASA) - NASA astronaut sets new American record for time spent in space.

Apr 28, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
Researcher Looks Through the Eye To Find Disease
(NASA GRC) - Technology originally designed to study biological fluids in space is now benefiting people on Earth.