Immune Alterations in Rats Exposed to Airborne Lunar DustThe lunar surface is covered by a layer of fine, reactive dust. Very little is known regarding the toxicity of lunar dust on human physiology. This study assessed the toxicity of airborne lunar dust exposure in rats on pulmonary and systemic immune parameters.
Document ID
20140012423
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Crucian, Brian (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Quiriarte, Heather (Wyle Integrated Science and Engineering Group Houston, TX, United States)
Nelman, Mayra (Wyle Integrated Science and Engineering Group Houston, TX, United States)
Lam, Chiu-wing (Wyle Integrated Science and Engineering Group Houston, TX, United States)
James, John T. (Wyle Integrated Science and Engineering Group Houston, TX, United States)
Sams, Clarence (Wyle Integrated Science and Engineering Group Houston, TX, United States)