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Space Physiology

From Earth to Space and Back Again

AvAlan Hargens

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

Del i serien Hot Topics in Physiology

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Space Physiology: From Earth to Space and Back Again provides readers with new and authoritative information about current and important topics related to risks in space. The book covers translation of Earth-based physiology to astronaut health and Earth applications of space research. Topics include adaptations of various systems to space, including bone, microcirculation, microcirculation, skeletal and smooth muscles, headward fluid shifts as well as integrated countermeasures to maintain well-being and health in space.

This is a volume in Elsevier’s new series Hot Topics in Physiology, published in association with the International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS). It is an ideal reference for academics and researchers (space physiology and medicine, rehabilitation medicine, biochemistry and cell biology, molecular biology) at Undergrad, Masters, PhD, and Post-Doc levels.

Highlights an integrative approach to space physiology
Provides in-depth information for the interested scientist who may not be an expert in the field
Written by global leaders in their field of expertise

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-09-01
Mått:191 x 235 x undefined mm
Vikt:450 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Hot Topics in Physiology
Antal sidor:300
Förlag:Elsevier Science
ISBN:9780443221545

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Biologi inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Mer om författaren

Alan R. Hargens, Ph.D. is Professor and Director of the Orthopaedic Clinical Physiology Lab at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He previously served as Chief of the Space Physiology Branch and Space Station Project Scientist at NASA Ames Research Center (1987-2000) and Consulting Professor of Human Biology at Stanford University (1988-2000). His recent research concerns gravity effects on the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems of humans and animals. Dr. Hargens has edited seven books and published more than 270 peer-reviewed articles, 50 chapters, 40 NASA Reports, and 620 abstracts in general areas of comparative physiology, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal physiology, and orthopaedic surgery. He also holds eight patents. He is the recipient of a NIH Research Career Development Award, Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Orthopaedic Research Society, Recognition Award from the American Physiology Society, and two NASA Honor Awards.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Bone2. Cardiovascular3. Fluid Shifts and Vision4. Endothelium5. Static LBNP6. Vascular Responses7. Aging in Space8. Exercise and Muscle Activation9. LBNP Exercise10. Spine11. Space Operations and EVA12. Plants in Space13. Risk Management14. Thermal Balance in Space15. Nutrition16. Future Directions recommended by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences