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The Effect of a Mars Mission on Chromosome Damage in the Blood Lymphocytes of AstronautsThe radiation environment encountered during a manned mission to Mars will lead to significant elevation of biological damage in astronauts. Here we present estimates of the increased frequencies of chromosome aberrations in the peripheral blood lymphocytes of astronauts after a hypothetical Mars mission using radiation dose estimations and lymphocyte biology. Results will incorporate previously published data on in vivo induced chromosome damage in the blood lymphocytes of crewmembers after ISS and Mir missions, along with recent findings on the time dependant decay of chromosome aberrations after space flight.
Document ID
20080029395
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
George, Kerry A.
(Wyle Life Sciences, Inc. Houston, TX, United States)
Durante, M.
(Naples Univ. Italy)
Cucinnotta, F. A.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
June 3, 2006
Subject Category
Aerospace Medicine
Meeting Information
Meeting: IWSRR Workshop
Location: Moscow
Country: Russia
Start Date: June 3, 2006
End Date: June 11, 2006
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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