Publications by authors named "Mariangela Masini"
Aviat Space Environ Med
August 2014
Article Synopsis
- The Mars-105 project simulated a 105-day mission to Mars to study how prolonged confinement affects crew activities, workload, communication, and physiological adaptations.
- During the simulation, key metabolic markers were monitored in six male subjects, revealing an initial increase in fasting plasma glucose and a drop in insulin, followed by changes in leptin and cortisol levels over the duration of confinement.
- The findings indicate that environmental stress significantly influences metabolic and stress responses, highlighting the necessity for further research and potential countermeasures to support astronaut health.
