TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1998//
TI  - Effects of gravity on early development
JO  - Advances in space research
A1  - Neubert, J.
A1  - Schatz, A.
A1  - Bromeis, B.
A1  - Linke-Hommes, A.
SP  - 265
EP  - 271
VL  - 22
IS  - 2
N2  - The development of embryonic and larval stages of the South African Toad Xenopus laevis D, was investigated in hyper-g up to 5 g (centrifuge), in simulated 0 g (fast-rotating clinostat), in alternating low g, hyper-g (parabolic flights) and in microgravity (Spacelab missions D1, D-2). The selected developmental stages are assumed to be very sensitive to environmental stimuli. The results showed that the developmental reaction processes run normal also in environments different to 1 g and that aberrations in behavior and morphology normalize after return to 1 g. Development, differentiation, and morphology of the gravity perceiving parts of the vestibular system (macula-organs) had not been affected by exposure to different g-levels.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0273-1177
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -