Characterization of the murine spine for spaceflight studies
Shiyin Lim, Joanna E. Veres, Eduardo A. C. Almeida, Grace D. O’Connell
This study examines the effects of 28 days of spaceflight on the murine lumbar spine and proximal tibia, finding no significant changes in vertebral bone microarchitecture or intervertebral disc properties, but significant bone loss in the tibia.
PLoS ONE · May 13, 2025Peer-reviewedBioengineering