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  • 1Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA. gnelson@dominion.llumc.edu

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Space radiation, dominated by high-energy charged particles (HZE), poses significant risks to astronauts. Traditional radiation risk models are inadequate, necessitating new approaches for space flight safety.

Area of Science:

  • Space science
  • Radiation biology
  • Astrobiology

Background:

  • Space radiation includes high-energy charged particles (HZE) from solar and galactic sources, posing risks to astronauts.
  • HZE particles differ from conventional radiation (gamma, x-rays) with defined ranges, nuclear reactions, and linear energy deposition.
  • These unique properties cause complex, multi-scale biological damage that challenges existing repair mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the health risks associated with space radiation exposure for space flight crews.
  • To evaluate the limitations of traditional radiation dosimetry (dose, RBE) for HZE particles.
  • To explore novel risk assessment models and the impact of biological responses to space radiation.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing accelerator-based experiments to simulate space radiation environments.
Keywords:
NASA Discipline Radiation HealthNon-NASA Center

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  • Analyzing DNA damage, gene expression, and cellular responses to high Linear Energy Transfer (LET) radiation.
  • Investigating bystander effects and genomic instability following radiation exposure.

    • Main Results:

    • HZE radiation induces unique DNA damage patterns and cellular responses, evading repair systems.
    • Traditional dose-response relationships and Relative Biological Effectiveness (RBE) models are insufficient for HZE radiation.
    • Low-dose exposures can trigger bystander effects, amplifying damage and causing non-linear responses.
    • Genomic instability and multigenerational effects are observed, complicating risk assessment.

    Conclusions:

    • Space radiation presents unique biological hazards that necessitate advanced risk assessment strategies.
    • Probabilistic models based on particle traversals may be more suitable than traditional dose-based metrics.
    • Further research is needed to understand the interplay of radiation, biological responses, and potential environmental factors in space flight.