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The effect of space environment on the development and aging of Drosophila Melanogaster (7-IML-1)This experiment involves the study of the development of eggs of the fly, Drosophila, exposed to microgravity. It is presumed that oogenesis, rather than further states of embryonic development, is sensitive to gravity. This hypothesis will be tested by collecting eggs layered at specific times inflight and postflight from flies exposed to 0 and 1 g. This portion of the experiment is a repetition of an earlier experiment flown in Biorack during the Spacelab D1 Mission. An added feature of the experiment for the First International Microgravity Laboratory (IML-1) Mission is to study the effect of microgravity on the life span of Drosophila male flies. Various aspects of the investigation are discussed.
Document ID
19920014365
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Marco, Roberto
(Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas Madrid, Spain)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Marshall Space Flight Center, First International Microgravity Laboratory Experiment Descriptions
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Accession Number
92N23608
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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