Agnirva Space Premier League - Expedition #32009: Exploring How Snails Regenerate in Space Conditions

The 'Regeneratsiya-1-Ulitka' experiment focuses on the regeneration process in snails exposed to spaceflight conditions. Conducted by Dr. Vladimir Sychev from IMBP RAS, this experiment investigates how microgravity, radiation, and other spaceflight factors affect the regeneration abilities of snails. The experiment, conducted on expeditions 39/40, 41/42, and 43/44, is part of the broader research into biological and biotechnological effects of space on living organisms.

Snails, like planarians, are known for their ability to regenerate lost parts of their body, including entire organs. Understanding how spaceflight impacts this process could offer key insights into the effects of space on regenerative biology, which is essential for the health and well-being of astronauts during long-duration space missions. Additionally, the findings could be applied to medical fields on Earth, such as wound healing and tissue regeneration.

By measuring both morphological changes (such as the size and shape of regenerated tissues) and electro-physiological indicators (which show how nerve and muscle activity is affected), this experiment aims to unravel the complex mechanisms of regeneration in space environments.

This project, sponsored by ROSCOSMOS, contributes to ongoing research aimed at overcoming the biological challenges of space travel and preparing for future manned missions to distant destinations such as Mars.

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