Publications by authors named "Alicia L Veliz"
Biomolecules
February 2023
Article Synopsis
- Research on how spaceflight affects the human body is increasing, particularly in relation to long-term missions and their impact on organ systems like the heart.
- This study specifically examines changes in the hearts of female C57BL/6J mice after 30 days aboard the International Space Station, revealing 1,147 regulated transcripts.
- Key findings include the activation of certain signaling pathways, an upregulation of genes involved in cellular maintenance, and a lack of significant changes in oxidative stress or ECM components, suggesting an adaptive cardiovascular response to long-duration space travel.
