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The effect of spaceflight and microgravity on the human brain
Van Ombergen, Angelique; Demertzi, Athina; Tomilovskaya et al.
2017In Journal of Neurology, 264 (1), p. 18–22
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Abstract :
[en] Microgravity, confinement, isolation, and immobilization are just some of the features astronauts have to cope with during space missions. Consequently, long-duration space travel can have detrimental effects on human physiology. Although research has focused on the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal system in particular, the exact impact of spaceflight on the human central nervous system remains to be determined. Previous studies have reported psychological problems, cephalic fluid shifts, neurovestibular problems, and cognitive alterations, but there is paucity in the knowledge of the underlying neural substrates. Previous space analogue studies and preliminary spaceflight studies have shown an involvement of the cerebellum, cortical sensorimotor, and somatosensory areas and the vestibular pathways. Extending this knowledge is crucial, especially in view of long-duration interplanetary missions (e.g., Mars missions) and space tourism. In addition, the acquired insight could be relevant for vestibular patients, patients with neurodegenerative disorders, as well as the elderly population, coping with multisensory deficit syndromes, immobilization, and inactivity.
Disciplines :
Neurosciences & behavior
Author, co-author :
Van Ombergen, Angelique
Demertzi, Athina  ;  Université de Liège > Centre de recherches du cyclotron
Tomilovskaya
Jeurissen, Ben
Sijbers, Jan
Kozlovskaya, Inessa B.
Parizel, Paul M
Van de Heyning, Paul H
Sunaert, Stefan
Laureys, Steven  ;  Université de Liège > GIGA : Coma Group
Wuyts, Floris L
Language :
English
Title :
The effect of spaceflight and microgravity on the human brain
Publication date :
2017
Journal title :
Journal of Neurology
ISSN :
0340-5354
eISSN :
1432-1459
Publisher :
Springer Science & Business Media B.V., Darmstadt, Germany
Volume :
264
Issue :
1
Pages :
18–22
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
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