Microbiome science in space Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what is the human microbiome
A
bugs in our body that support health
2
Q
why explore the microbiome in space?
A
- uncertain biology
- extremely valuable experience - ambitions to go to Mars
3
Q
what was the ‘Mars500’ experiment and what were the results
A
6 crew members were compared over 520 days of isolation in a Mars simulator compartment
there was a significant change in microbiome bacteria important to health
4
Q
A
4
Q
what are some challenges of space pathology to astronauts
A
- Muscle and bone dysfunction
- Eye disfunction
- Kidney dysfunction - high amount of kidney stones
- Cardiovascular dysfunction
- Genetic mutation and cancer risk
- Carbohydrate dysfunction
- Insulin dysfunction - all astronauts pre diabetic
- Lipid dysfunction
- Liver dysfunction
- Immune dysfunction
- Circadian rhythm
- cognitive deterioration
5
Q
what is spaceflight-associated neruo-ocular syndrome (SANS)
A
impact of microgravity on eye and vision
causes a loss of balance, spatial orientation and coordination
