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Contents contributed and discussions participated by Hannah Herrera

Hannah Herrera

Space travel alters gene expression in white blood cells, weakening our immune system -... - 1 views

  • Space travel alters gene expression in white blood cells, weakening our immune system
    • Hannah Herrera
       
      very interesting article, there is a conclusion with insights to this underlining issue in the "read original paper" link in red. I overall think its a ear pricking issue that has yet to be solve or given the clear conclusion as to why it happens in the first place.
  • pre-flight strength: the length of this period is likely to depend on age, sex, genetic differences, and childhood exposure to pathogens.
  • These observations suggest that our immune system might be weakened by space travel.
    • Hannah Herrera
       
      could it have a possible connection with the strong gravitational pull while actually going up to space? (like the continuing feeling of a steep rollercoaster drop).
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  • change in gene expression of leukocytes under microgravity is triggered by ‘fluid shift’, where blood plasma is redistributed from the lower to the upper part of the body, including the lymphatic system. This causes a reduction in plasma volume by between 10% and 15% within the first few days in space. Fluid shift is known to be accompanied by large-scale physiological adaptations, apparently including altered gene expression.
Hannah Herrera

Can investigators use household dust as a forensic tool? -- ScienceDaily - 1 views

  • we don't know how long an individual has to stay in a household before they leave DNA traces in household dust."
Hannah Herrera

Growing blood stem cells in the lab to save lives -- ScienceDaily - 0 views

  • Hematopoietic stem cells
  • bone marrow is damaged and no longer able to produce healthy blood cells
  • Though cytokines were once believed to be indispensable for ex vivo HSC growth, the research team hypothesized other new approaches as suitable alternatives.
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  • ompound called UM171,
  • specific polymer, improved the results by supporting long-term HSC expansion.
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