Two joint inflight biomedical experiments were conducted during the unique Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) spaceflight. One experiment evaluated rhythmicity of spore production of Streptomyces levoris. The other evaluated components of the infectious disease process by measuring alteration in: (1) the composition of the microbial population inhabiting USA and USSR crewmembers and spacecraft; (2) the ability of each crewmember's defense mechanism to resist infection; and (3) the ability of certain microorganisms to originate infections. These two experiments are described and the major results discussed.


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    Title :

    Joint inflight biomedical experiments performed during the ASTP spaceflight


    Contributors:
    Taylor, G. R. (author) / Rogers, T. D. (author) / Brower, M. E. (author) / Kropp, K. (author)

    Conference:

    International Astronautical Congress ; 1976 ; Anaheim, CA


    Publication date :

    1976-10-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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