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Gravitational biology I : gravity sensing and graviorientation in microorganisms and plants /

Markus Braun, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space life sciences | 2018

This book summarizes what is currently known about gravity sensing and response mechanisms in microorganisms, fungi, lower and higher plants; starting from the historical eye-opening experiments from the 19th century up to today's extremely rapi[...]

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Gravitational biology I : gravity sensing and graviorientation in microorganisms and plants /

Markus Braun, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space life sciences | 2018

This book summarizes what is currently known about gravity sensing and response mechanisms in microorganisms, fungi, lower and higher plants; starting from the historical eye-opening experiments from the 19th century up to today's extremely rapi[...]

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Life in the universe : expectations and constraints

Dirk Schulze-Makuch, Author ; Louis N. Irwin, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronomy and planetary sciences | 2018

This book examines the basic elements of living systems: energy, chemistry, solvents, and habitats in crucial depth. These elements define the opportunities and limitations for life on other worlds. The book argues that life forms we would recog[...]

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Biotechnology in space

Günter Ruyters, Author ; Christian Betzel, Author ; Daniela Grimm, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space life sciences | 2017

This book summarizes the early successes, drawbacks and accomplishments in cell biology and cell biotechnology achieved by the latest projects performed on the International Space Station ISS. It also depicts outcomes of experiments in tissue en[...]

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Astrobiology, history, and society : life beyond earth and the impact of discovery /

Douglas A. Vakoch, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Advances in astrobiology and biogeophysics | 2013

This book addresses important current and historical topics in astrobiology and the search for life beyond Earth, including the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). The first section covers the plurality of worlds debate from ant[...]

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The living cosmos : our search for life in the universe

Chris Impey | [S.l.] : Random House | 2011

Astrobiology, the study of life in space, is one of today's fastest growing fields of science. In this accessible and elegantly reasoned book, scholar and researcher Impey explores the foundations of this rapidly developing discipline, where it'[...]

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The NASA fundamental space biology science plan

David L. Tomko, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2010

This Fundamental Space Biology Science Plan provides a roadmap for what Fundamental Space Biology activities should be conducted and when for the 2010-2020 decade of the 21st century.

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Habitability and cosmic catastrophes

Arnold Hanslmeier | New York, NY : Springer | Advances in astrobiology and biogeophysics | 2009

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Beyond UFOs : the search for extraterrestrial life and its astonishing implications for our future

Jeffrey O. Bennett | [S.l.] : Princeton University Press | 2008

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Life in the universe : expectations and constraints

Dirk Schulze-Makuch ; Louis N. Irwin | New York, NY : Springer | Advances in astrobiology and biogeophysics | 2008

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Scientific evaluation and future priorities of ESA's ELIPS Programme : report from the Sasbachwalden workshops, February 2008

European Science Foundation ; European Space Sciences Committee (ESSC) | [S.l.] : European Science Foundation | ESCC-ESF position paper | 2008

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Animals in space : from research rockets to the space shuttle

Colin Burgess ; Chris Dubbs | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2007

This book examines in unprecedented detail then entire history of animal atmospheric and space flights, from balloon ascents and ballistic journeys atop notoriously unreliable rockets to trips around the Moon and, more recently, aboard numerous [...]

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Biology in space and life on earth : effects of spaceflight on biological systems

Enno Brinckmann, Editor | [S.l.] : Wiley-VCH Verlag | 2007

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Biology in space and life on earth : effects of spaceflight on biological systems

Enno Brinckmann, Editor | [S.l.] : Wiley-VCH Verlag | 2007

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The living cosmos : our search for life in the universe

Chris Impey | [S.l.] : Random House | 2007

Astrobiology, the study of life in space, is one of today's fastest growing fields of science. In this accessible and elegantly reasoned book, scholar and researcher Impey explores the foundations of this rapidly developing discipline, where it'[...]

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Fundamentals of space biology : research on cells, animals, and plants in space

Gilles Clement, Editor ; K. Slenzka, Editor | [S.l.] : Microcosm Press | Space technology library | 2006

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Fundamentals of space biology : research on cells, animals, and plants in space

Gilles Clement, Editor ; K. Slenzka, Editor | [S.l.] : Microcosm Press | Space technology library | 2006

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Topical teams in life & physical sciences : towards new research applications in space

European Space Agency ; ESTEC | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 2005

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Cell biology and biotechnology in space

Augusto Cogoli, Editor | [S.l.] : Elsevier | Advances in space biology and medicine, ISSN 1569-2574 | 2002

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Report of the workshop on biology-based technology to enhance human well-being and function in extended space exploration

Steering Group for the Workshop on Biology-based Technology for Enhanced Space E | [S.l.] : National Academy Press | 1998

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Second International Microgravity Laboratory (IML-2) : final report

R.S. Snyder, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA RP | 1997

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