NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #789 9 March 2018 (Space Life Science Research Results)
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Papers deriving from NASA support:
1
Fajardo-Cavazos P, Leehan JD, Nicholson WL.
Alterations in the spectrum of spontaneous rifampicin-resistance mutations in the
Bacillus subtilis rpoB gene after cultivation in the human spaceflight environment.
Front Microbiol. 2018 Feb 14;9:192.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
PI:
W.T. Nicholson
Note:
ISS results.
This article may be obtained online without charge.
Journal Impact Factor: 4.076
Funding:
“This work was supported by NASA Research Opportunities in Space Biology grants NNX12AN70G and NNX14AT38G to WN and PF-C.”
2
Spielmann G, Laughlin MS, Kunz H, Crucian BE, Quiriarte HD, Mehta SK, Pierson DL, Simpson RJ.
Latent
viral reactivation is associated with changes in plasma antimicrobial
protein concentrations during long-duration spaceflight.
Acta Astronaut. 2018 Mar 2. [Article in Press]
http://www.sciencedirect.com/
PIs:
B.E. Crucian, R.J. Simpson
Note: ISS results.
Journal Impact Factor: 1.536
Funding:
“Funding
to BC, DP and SM relative to the “Integrated Immune” flight study was
provided by the NASA Human Research Program, Human Health and
Countermeasures Element, and funding to
RS relative to the “Salivary Markers” flight study was provided by NASA
grants NNJ10ZSA003N, NNJ14ZSA001N-FLAGSHIP and
NNJ14ZSA001N-MIXEDTOPICS.”
3
Alperin N, Bagci AM.
Spaceflight-induced
visual impairment and globe deformations in astronauts are linked to
orbital cerebrospinal fluid volume increase.
Acta Neurochir Suppl. 2018;126:215-9.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
PI: N. Alperin
Note:
ISS results.
Journal Impact Factor:
1.17
Funding:
“This work has been funded by NASA grants NNX14AB51G through a Cooperative Agreement to Alperin Noninvasive Diagnostics, Inc.”
4
Siamwala JH, Moossazadeh DG, Macaulay TR, Becker RL, Hargens RH, Hargens AR.
Aging decreases hand volume expansion with water immersion.
Front Physiol. 2018 Feb 14;9:72.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
PI:
A.R. Hargens
Note: This article may be obtained online without charge.
Journal Impact Factor: 2.323
Funding:
“This study was supported by a Wood Whelan travel fellowship (JS) and NASA grant NNX13AJ12G (AH).”
5
Yuan P, Koppelmans V, Reuter-Lorenz P, De Dios Y, Gadd N, Riascos R, Kofman I, Bloomberg J, Mulavara A, Seidler RD.
Change of cortical foot activation following 70 days of head down bed rest.
J Neurophysiol. 2018 Feb 28. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
PI:
R.D. Seidler
Note:
Bed rest study.
Journal Impact Factor:
2.396
Funding: PI reports funding under NASA NNX11AR02G and NSBRI NCC 9-58-SA02802.
6
Dentinger A, MacDonald M, Ebert D, Garcia K, Sargsyan A.
Volumetric ophthalmic ultrasound for inflight monitoring of visual impairment and intracranial pressure.
Acta Neurochir Suppl. 2018;126:97-101.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
PI: A. Dentinger
Note: Head-down tilt study.
Journal Impact Factor: 1.17
Funding: “This work was supported by a grant from the National Space Biomedical Research
Institute (NSBRI) through NASA NCC 9-58.”
7
Pennline JA, Mulugeta L.
Mapping bone mineral density obtained by quantitative computed tomography to bone volume fraction.
Cleveland, OH: NASA Glenn Research Center, 2017 Jun. 19 p. NASA/TM—2017-219490.
https://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.
Note:
This article may be obtained online without charge.
Journal Impact Factor: Not applicable to this publication
Funding: No funding cited. J.A. Pennline is affiliated with NASA Glenn Research Center.
8
Turner RT, Martin SA, Iwaniec UT.
Metabolic coupling between bone marrow adipose tissue and hematopoiesis.
Curr Osteoporos Rep. 2018 Feb 28. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
PI: R.T. Turner
Journal Impact Factor: 3.721
Funding: “Grants from the National Institutes of Health (AR060913 and AR066811) and the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NNX12AL24) supported this work.”
9
Ishak S, Bubka A, Bonato F.
Visual occlusion decreases motion sickness in a flight simulator.
Perception. 2018 Jan 1. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Note: This article may be obtained online without charge.
Journal Impact Factor: 1.087
Funding: “This research was supported in part by National Aeronautics and Space Administration
grant NNX06AG65G and National Science Foundation grant BCS-0447785.”
10
Thosar SS, Herzig MX, Roberts SA, Berman AM, Clemons NA, McHill AW, Bowles NP, Morimoto M, Butler MP, Emens JS, Shea SA.
Lowest perceived exertion in the late morning due to effects of the endogenous circadian system.
Br J Sports Med. 2018 Feb 23. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
PI: S.S. Thosar, NSBRI Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Journal Impact Factor: 6.724
Funding:
“Financial support: R01-HL125893 (SAS), F32-HL131308, National Space
Biomedical
Research Institute through NCC 9-58 and Medical Research Foundation of
Oregon (SST), F32DK107146 (AWM), American Sleep Medicine Foundation
(MPB), Ford Foundation (NPB) and Oregon Institute of Occupational Health
Sciences and CTSA grant (UL1TR000128).”
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Other papers of interest:
1
Lang JM, Coil DA, Neches RY, Brown WE, Cavalier D, Severance M, Hampton-Marcell JT, Gilbert JA, Eisen JA.
A microbial survey of the International Space Station (ISS).
PeerJ. 2017 Dec 5;5:e4029.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Note: ISS results. Corrections have been made to this article and the specifics are available
at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
2
Tan X, Xu A, Zhao T, Zhao Q, Zhang J, Fan C, Deng Y, Freywald A, Genth H, Xiang J.
Simulated
microgravity inhibits cell focal adhesions leading to reduced melanoma
cell proliferation and metastasis via FAK/RhoA-regulated mTORC1 and AMPK
pathways.
Sci Rep. 2018 Feb 28;8(1):3769.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Note: A clinostat was used. This article may be obtained online without charge.
3
Dulawa J, Kokot M.
Water immersion model in nephrology: From hydrotherapy to weightlessness.
G Ital Nefrol. 2018 Feb;35(Suppl 70):143-5.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Note:
The
impact of the space program on the use of water immersion as as
investigative tool is discussed. This article may be obtained online
without charge.
4
Beblo-Vranesevic
K, Bohmeier M, Perras AK, Schwendner P, Rabbow E, Moissl-Eichinger C,
Cockell CS, Vannier P, Marteinsson VT, Monaghan EP, Ehrenfreund P,
Garcia-Descalzo
L, Gómez F, Malki M, Amils R, Gaboyer F, Westall F, Cabezas P, Walter
N, Rettberg P.
Lack
of correlation of desiccation and radiation tolerance in microorganisms
from diverse extreme environments tested under anoxic conditions.
FEMS Microbiol Lett. 2018 Feb 21. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Note:
This article may be obtained online without charge.
5
Barassi G, Bellomo RG, Porreca A, Giannuzzo G, Irace G, Trivisano L, Saggini R.
Rehabilitation of neuromotor disabilities in aquatic microgravity environment.
Adv Exp Med Biol. 2018 Feb 28. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Note:
Water immersion was tested in the rehabilitation of neuromotor and neurological disorders.
6
Chang H, Jiang S, Ma X, Peng X, Zhang J, Wang Z, Xu S, Wang H, Gao Y.
Proteomic
analysis reveals the distinct energy and protein metabolism
characteristics involved in myofiber type conversion and resistance of
atrophy in the extensor digitorum
longus muscle of hibernating Daurian ground squirrels.
Comp Biochem Physiol Part D Genomics Proteomics. 2018 Jun;26:20-31. Epub 2018 Feb 13.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
7
Ferrando
B, Gomez-Cabrera MC, Salvador-Pascual A, Puchades C, Derbre F,
Gratas-Delamarche A, Laparre L, Olaso-Gonzalez G, Cerda M, Viosca E,
Alabajos A, Sebastiá V, Alberich-Bayarri
A, Garcia-Castro F, Viña J.
Allopurinol partially prevents disuse muscle atrophy in mice and humans.
Sci Rep. 2018 Feb 23;8(1):3549.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Note:
Hindlimb unloading study. This article may be obtained online without charge.
8
Hvid LG, Aagaard P, Ørtenblad N, Kjaer M, Suetta C.
Plasticity in central neural drive with short-term disuse and recovery – effects on muscle strength and influence of aging.
Exp Gerontol. 2018 Feb 21. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
9
Pigna E, Renzini A, Greco E, Simonazzi E, Fulle S, Mancinelli R, Moresi V, Adamo S.
HDAC4 preserves skeletal muscle structure following long-term denervation by mediating distinct cellular responses.
Skelet Muscle. 2018 Feb 24;8(1):6.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Note:
This article may be obtained online without charge.
10
Brent MB, Brüel A, Thomsen JS.
PTH (1-34) and growth hormone in prevention of disuse osteopenia and sarcopenia in rats.
Bone. 2018 May;110:244-53. Epub 2018 Feb 20.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Note:
Hindlimb immobilization was accomplished via botulinum toxin A.
11
Tajima T, Menuki K, Okuma KF, Tsukamoto M, Fukuda H, Okada Y, Kosugi K, Yamanaka Y, Uchida S, Sakai A.
Cortical
bone loss due to skeletal unloading in aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 gene
knockout mice is associated with decreased PTH receptor expression in
osteocytes.
Bone. 2018 May;110:254-66. Epub 2018 Feb 23.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Note: Hindlimb unloading study.
12
Bleedorn JA, Hornberger TA, Goodman CA, Hao Z, Sample SJ, Amene E, Markel MD, Behan M, Muir P.
Temporal mechanically-induced signaling events in bone and dorsal root ganglion neurons after in vivo bone loading.
PLoS One. 2018 Feb 27;13(2):e0192760.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Note: This article may be obtained online without charge.
13
Li X, Zha X, Wang Y, Jia R, Hu B, Zhao B.
Toxic effects and foundation of proton radiation on the early-life stage of zebrafish development.
Chemosphere. 2018 Jun;200:302-12. Epub 2018 Feb 23.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
14
Salamon N, Grimm JM, Horack JM, Newton EK.
Application of virtual reality for crew mental health in extended-duration space missions.
Acta Astronaut. 2018 Mar 2. [Article in Press]
http://www.sciencedirect.com/
15
Stavrou NAM, Debevec T, Eiken O, Mekjavic IB.
Hypoxia exacerbates negative emotional state during inactivity: The effect of 21 days hypoxic bed rest and confinement.
Front Physiol. 2018 Feb 8;9:26.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Note: Bed rest study. This article may be obtained online without charge.
16
Suedfeld P, Johnson PJ, Gushin V, Brcic J.
Motivational profiles of retired cosmonauts.
Acta Astronaut. 2018 Mar 2. [Article in Press]
http://www.sciencedirect.com/
Note:
Autobiographical
interviews with 20 retired long-duration male cosmonauts were scored
for references to three core motives: the needs for Achievement, Power,
and Affiliation.
17
Kim HK, Park J, Choi Y, Choe M.
Virtual reality sickness questionnaire (VRSQ): Motion sickness measurement index in a virtual reality environment.
Appl Ergon. 2018 May;69:66-73. Epub 2018 Jan 16.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
18
Kim SH, Kim JS.
Effects of head position on perception of gravity in vestibular neuritis and lateral medullary infarction.
Front Neurol. 2018 Feb 12;9:60.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Note: This article may be obtained online without charge.
19
Haga K, Frank L, Kimura T, Schwechheimer C, Sakai T.
Roles of AGCVIII kinases in the hypocotyl phototropism of Arabidopsis seedlings.
Plant Cell Physiol. 2018 Feb 26. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
20
Liu G, Dong C, Fu Y, Wang M, Shao L, Yu J, Liu H.
Is elevated CO2 in space really harmful to growth and development? A case study of Chufa (Cyperus esculentus L.) in Lunar Palace-1.
Acta Astronaut. 2018 Mar 3. [Article in Press]
http://www.sciencedirect.com/
Note:
The study was conducted in China’s Lunar Palace 1, a bioregenerative life support system.
21
Wang C, Fu D.
Virus-induced
gene silencing of the eggplant chalcone synthase gene during fruit
ripening modifies epidermal cells and gravitropism.
J Agric Food Chem. 2018 Mar 1. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
22
Mankins JC, Mankins WM, Walter H.
Biological challenges of true space settlement.
Acta Astronaut. 2018 Mar 5. [Article in Press]
http://www.sciencedirect.com/
23
Hulfish E, Diaz MCG, Feick M, Messina C, Stryjewski G.
The impact of a displayed checklist on simulated pediatric trauma resuscitations.
Pediatr Emerg Care. 2018 Feb 28. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Note:
The NASA Task Load Index was used.
24
Orlandi L, Brooks B.
Measuring mental workload and physiological reactions in marine pilots: Building bridges towards redlines of performance.
Appl Ergon. 2018 May;69:74-92. Epub 2018 Jan 17.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Note:
The NASA Task Load Index was used.
25
Turchin A, Denkenberger D.
Surviving global risks through the preservation of humanity’s data on the Moon.
Acta Astronaut. 2018 Mar 2. [Article in Press]
http://www.sciencedirect.com/
