Persistent Cognitive Impairment and Bone Health Following Helium (4He) Ion Exposure: Implications for Space Travel
Laura C. Bowman, Carli J. Burns, Victoria E Elliott, Sofia Manicka, Julia Schaffer, Rosalie R. Connell, Patricia K. Thomas, Calvin J Okulicz, Joan Smith, Alexis L. Mraz, Anthony G. Lau, Catherine Marie Davis
This study examines long-term cognitive and bone health effects of low-dose helium ion exposure in rats, finding persistent neurobehavioral deficits and specific bone parameter changes.
npj Microgravity · Jul 15, 2026Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition