Fundamentals of Space Biology
Download or Read eBook Fundamentals of Space Biology PDF written by Gilles Clément and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-10-28 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Gilles Clément |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 394 |
Release | : 2006-10-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780387379401 |
ISBN-13 | : 0387379401 |
Rating | : 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Fundamentals of Space Biology by : Gilles Clément
Book excerpt: This book examines the effects of spaceflight at cellular and organism levels. Research on the effects of gravity - or its absence - and ionizing radiation on the evolution, development, and function of living organisms is presented in layman's terms. The book describes the benefits of space biology for basic and applied research to support human space exploration and the advantages of space as a laboratory for scientific, technological, and commercial research.