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Dr. Thomas Lang, Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the UCSF School of Medicine, joins the show to discuss human health and physiology in space.
This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 13 executive producers—Kris, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Laszlo, Jamison, Guinevere, and four anonymous—and 51 other supporters on Patreon.
Thomas Lang | UCSF Profiles
NASA Honors Two UCSF Scientists for Top Discoveries in Microgravity | UC San Francisco
Browse Articles | npj Microgravity
Towards human exploration of space: the THESEUS review series on muscle and bone research priorities | npj Microgravity
The Space Show - March 7, 2017 - Dr. Francis Cucinotta on space radiation
Study Reveals Immune System is Dazed and Confused During Spaceflight | NASA
For an Immune Cell, Microgravity Mimics Aging | NASA
Spaceflight alters expression of microRNA during T-cell activation. - PubMed - NCBI
Spaceflight and simulated microgravity cause a significant reduction of key gene expression in early T-cell activation. - PubMed - NCBI
Skeletal health in long-duration astronauts: nature, assessment, and management recommendations from the NASA Bone Summit. - PubMed - NCBI
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This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 13 executive producers—Kris, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Laszlo, Jamison, Guinevere, and four anonymous—and 51 other supporters on Patreon.
Thomas Lang | UCSF Profiles
NASA Honors Two UCSF Scientists for Top Discoveries in Microgravity | UC San Francisco
Browse Articles | npj Microgravity
Towards human exploration of space: the THESEUS review series on muscle and bone research priorities | npj Microgravity
The Space Show - March 7, 2017 - Dr. Francis Cucinotta on space radiation
Study Reveals Immune System is Dazed and Confused During Spaceflight | NASA
For an Immune Cell, Microgravity Mimics Aging | NASA
Spaceflight alters expression of microRNA during T-cell activation. - PubMed - NCBI
Spaceflight and simulated microgravity cause a significant reduction of key gene expression in early T-cell activation. - PubMed - NCBI
Skeletal health in long-duration astronauts: nature, assessment, and management recommendations from the NASA Bone Summit. - PubMed - NCBI
Email your thoughts and comments to [email protected]
Follow @WeHaveMECO
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Google Play, Stitcher, or elsewhere
Subscribe to the Main Engine Cut Off Newsletter
Buy shirts and Rocket Socks from the Main Engine Cut Off Shop
Support Main Engine Cut Off on Patreon
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