Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Biological Effects of Radiation02:59

Biological Effects of Radiation

15.8K
All radioactive nuclides emit high-energy particles or electromagnetic waves. When this radiation encounters living cells, it can cause heating, break chemical bonds, or ionize molecules. The most serious biological damage results when these radioactive emissions fragment or ionize molecules. For example, α and β particles emitted from nuclear decay reactions possess much higher energies than ordinary chemical bond energies. When these particles strike and penetrate matter, they...
15.8K
Requirements for Human Life01:26

Requirements for Human Life

8.5K
The Earth and its atmosphere have provided humans with air, water, and food, but these are not the only requirements for survival. Humans also require a specific range of temperature and pressure that the Earth and its atmosphere provides.
Oxygen
Atmospheric air is only about 20 percent oxygen, but that oxygen is a key component of the chemical reactions that keep the body alive, including the reactions that produce ATP. Brain cells are susceptible to a lack of oxygen because they require a...
8.5K
Dimensions of Health and Illness01:21

Dimensions of Health and Illness

7.6K
The factors influencing the health-illness continuum can be internal or external and may or may not be under conscious control. They are related to the following eight human dimensions, and each dimension is interrelated to one other.
7.6K
Concepts of Health and Illness01:29

Concepts of Health and Illness

14.8K
Health is a condition of the body, mind, and spirit where an individual remains free from illness. Similarly, wellness is an active state, including living a lifestyle that promotes physical, mental, and emotional health. Physical health is critical for the overall well-being and can be affected by lifestyle, activity level, diet, and behavior. The highest attainable standard of health is a fundamental and universal human right. Consider Lisa, a fifteen-year-old born with congenital...
14.8K
The Effect of Aging on Tissues01:19

The Effect of Aging on Tissues

2.2K
Several body functions deteriorate with age. The external signs of aging are easily identifiable. For example, the skin becomes dry, less elastic, and thins out, forming wrinkles. The skin of the face begins to appear looser due to a decrease in the levels of elastic and collagen fibers in the connective tissue. Additionally, melanin production in the hair follicle decreases with age, resulting in gray hair. Moreover, the senses of sight and hearing decline, so glasses and hearing aids may...
2.2K
Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System II: Health Perception Pattern01:29

Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System II: Health Perception Pattern

151
Assessing the gastrointestinal (GI) system is a complex process that begins with collecting subjective data. This data, collected through patient interviews, provides crucial insights into the patient's health history, perception patterns, and lifestyle habits, all contributing significantly to GI health.
Health Perception Patterns
Health perception patterns offer valuable insights into a patient's lifestyle habits and how they may impact their GI health. These patterns include:
151

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Plasmidome, resistome, and virulence-associated gene characterization of <i>Acinetobacter johnsonii</i> in NASA cleanrooms and a clinical setting.

Microbiology spectrum·2026
Same author

Reply to: Methodologic Considerations for Subsequent Colorectal Cancer in Survivors of Childhood Cancer.

Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology·2026
Same author

Bilateral vestibulopathy affects spatial and temporal perception.

PloS one·2025
Same author

Colorectal-Specific Radiation Dose and Chemotherapy Risk for Subsequent Colorectal Malignancies in Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (CCSS) Report.

Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology·2025
Same author

Space Oncology: A Comprehensive Scoping Review.

Wilderness & environmental medicine·2025
Same author

<i>Neobacillus driksii</i> sp. nov. isolated from a Mars 2020 spacecraft assembly facility and genomic potential for lasso peptide production in <i>Neobacillus</i>.

Microbiology spectrum·2024

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 15, 2025

Exploring the Effects of Spaceflight on Mouse Physiology using the Open Access NASA GeneLab Platform
11:08

Exploring the Effects of Spaceflight on Mouse Physiology using the Open Access NASA GeneLab Platform

Published on: January 13, 2019

12.4K

Human Health during Space Travel: State-of-the-Art Review.

Chayakrit Krittanawong1,2,3, Nitin Kumar Singh4, Richard A Scheuring5

  • 1Department of Medicine and Center for Space Medicine, Section of Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA.

Cells
|January 8, 2023
PubMed
Summary

Human space travel is advancing, but health risks from radiation and microgravity are significant. Overcoming these challenges is crucial for future exploration and space tourism, potentially using AI.

Keywords:
human healthmicrogravityspace explorationspace missionspace radiationspace travel

More Related Videos

Reduced-gravity Environment Hardware Demonstrations of a Prototype Miniaturized Flow Cytometer and Companion Microfluidic Mixing Technology
13:59

Reduced-gravity Environment Hardware Demonstrations of a Prototype Miniaturized Flow Cytometer and Companion Microfluidic Mixing Technology

Published on: November 13, 2014

13.8K
Coherence between Brain Cortical Function and Neurocognitive Performance during Changed Gravity Conditions
12:29

Coherence between Brain Cortical Function and Neurocognitive Performance during Changed Gravity Conditions

Published on: May 23, 2011

19.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Aug 15, 2025

Exploring the Effects of Spaceflight on Mouse Physiology using the Open Access NASA GeneLab Platform
11:08

Exploring the Effects of Spaceflight on Mouse Physiology using the Open Access NASA GeneLab Platform

Published on: January 13, 2019

12.4K
Reduced-gravity Environment Hardware Demonstrations of a Prototype Miniaturized Flow Cytometer and Companion Microfluidic Mixing Technology
13:59

Reduced-gravity Environment Hardware Demonstrations of a Prototype Miniaturized Flow Cytometer and Companion Microfluidic Mixing Technology

Published on: November 13, 2014

13.8K
Coherence between Brain Cortical Function and Neurocognitive Performance during Changed Gravity Conditions
12:29

Coherence between Brain Cortical Function and Neurocognitive Performance during Changed Gravity Conditions

Published on: May 23, 2011

19.6K

Area of Science:

  • Space Medicine
  • Human Physiology in Extreme Environments
  • Aerospace Engineering

Background:

  • Human space travel is rapidly expanding with new missions and the rise of space tourism.
  • Current understanding of human health impacts during short-term and long-term space travel is limited.
  • Agencies like NASA and commercial companies are preparing for extended missions to inner solar planets.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing data and unpublished NASA findings on human health across all organ systems during space travel.
  • To identify and categorize exogenous (radiation, microgravity) and endogenous (circadian rhythm, mental health) challenges.
  • To explore potential solutions for space health challenges and the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in future research.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of prior studies and NASA's internal data on space health.
  • Categorization of space environment factors into exogenous and endogenous.
  • Review of medical screening protocols for astronauts.
  • Exploration of AI applications in space health research.

Main Results:

  • Identified significant health risks associated with space radiation and microgravity.
  • Highlighted the impact of confinement, isolation, and altered circadian rhythms on astronaut well-being.
  • Detailed the continuum of space health, from pre-flight screening to organ system effects.
  • Acknowledged the limited but critical existing evidence base.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing space health challenges is paramount for enabling long-duration human space exploration and tourism.
  • A comprehensive understanding of physiological and psychological effects is needed.
  • Emerging AI technologies offer promising avenues for advancing space health research and countermeasures.