Nathaniel J. Szewczyk

This study shows microgravity reduces mechanoreceptor gene expression in C. elegans, causing neuromuscular defects and accelerated aging, but physical stimulation in space can reverse these effects.

This study identifies distinct multi-omic profiles in liver and skeletal muscle of mice under chronic alcohol exposure, revealing tissue-specific molecular responses and potential therapeutic targets.

The paper describes a standardized RNA-Seq pipeline for spaceflight data, enabling reproducible analysis of gene expression changes in astronauts and organisms exposed to spaceflight.

This study shows that spaceflight causes dendritic remodeling and impaired clearance of neuronal debris in adult C. elegans neurons.

This paper introduces a Pluronic gel-based burrowing assay to assess neuromuscular health in C. elegans by measuring their ability to navigate a gel environment.