Self-organization and Pattern-formation in Neuronal Systems Under Conditions of Variable Gravity [electronic resource].
Wiedemann, Meike.
Kohn, Florian P.M.
Hanke, Wolfgang R.L.
Rosner, Harald.
Dordrecht : Springer,
2011.
""Self-organization and Pattern-formation in Neuronal Systems Under Conditions of Variable Gravity: Life Sciences Under Space Conditions"" describes the interaction of gravity with neuronal systems. To deliver the basic scientific and technological background, the structures of neuronal systems are described and platforms for gravity research are presented. This book is rounded off by information about the interaction of chemical model systems with gravity and some simulations, and results about the interaction of gravity with neuronal systems from single molecules to the entire human brain ar
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Title Page; Copyright Page; Preface; Acknowledgments; Terms and Abbreviations Used in the Text; Table of Contents; Chapter 1 Introduction; 1.1 Historical remarks; 1.1.1 Gravitational research; 1.2 Excitable media and their control by small external forces; 1.3 Waves and oscillations in biological systems; 1.4 Book layout; References; Chapter 2 Gravity; 2.1 Physical remarks; 2.2 Perception of gravity by living systems; References; Chapter 3 Basic Structure of Neuronal Systems; References; Chapter 4 Platforms for Gravitational Research; 4.1 Microgravity platforms; 4.1.1 Short term platforms
4.1.1.1 Drop-towers4.1.1.2 Parabolic flights; 4.1.1.3 Stratospheric balloons; 4.1.1.4 Sounding rockets; 4.1.2 Long term platforms; 4.1.2.1 Taxi flights; 4.1.2.2 Orbital satellites; 4.1.2.3 Space stations; 4.1.3 Magnetic levitation; 4.2 Removing orientation; 4.2.1 Clinostats; 4.2.2 Random positioning machine; 4.3 Macrogravity platforms; 4.3.1 Centrifuge; References; Chapter 5 A Model Systems for Gravity Research: The Belousov-Zhabotinsky Reaction; 5.1 Setup for the Belousov-Zhabotinsky experiments; 5.2 Preparation of gels for the Belousov-Zhabotinsky reaction; 5.3 Data evaluation; References
Chapter 6 Interaction of Gravity with Molecules and Membranes6.1 Bilayer experiments; 6.1.1 Hardware for the microba mission; 6.1.2 Hardware for the drop-tower; 6.1.3 Hardware for parabolic flights; 6.1.4 Hardware for laboratory centrifuge; 6.1.5 Experimental results; 6.2 Patch-clamp experiments; 6.2.1 Principles of patch-clamp experiments; 6.2.2 Hardware for the drop-tower; 6.2.3 First hardware for parabolic flights; 6.2.4 For the drop-tower; 6.2.5 First parabolic flight experiment; 6.2.6 Second hardware for parabolic flights; 6.2.7 Second parabolic flight experiment
6.2.8 First results and future perspectivesReferences; Chapter 7 Behavior of Action Potentials Under Variable Gravity Conditions; 7.1 Introductory remarks; 7.2 Materials and methods; 7.3 Isolated leech neuron experiments; 7.4 Earthworm and nerve fiber experiments (rats and worms); 7.5 Discussion; References; Chapter 8 Fluorescence and Light Scatter Experiments to Investigate Cell Properties at Microgravity; 8.1 Fluorescence measurements to determine calcium influx and membrane potential changes; 8.1.1 Intracellular calcium concentration experiments; 8.1.2 Membrane potential experiments
8.2 Light scatter experiments to determine changes in cell size8.2.1 Static light scatter; 8.2.2 Dynamic light scatter; References; Chapter 9 Spreading Depression: A Self-organized Excitation Depression Wave in Different Gravity Conditions; 9.1 The retinal spreading depression; 9.2 Gravity platforms used for retinal spreading depression experiments; 9.2.1 Methods; 9.2.2 Experiment setup and protocol for spreading depression experiments in parabolic flights; 9.2.3 Experiment setup and protocol for spreading depression experiments on TEXUS sounding rocket
9.2.4 Setup and protocol for spreading depression experiments in the centrifuge
""Self-organization and Pattern-formation in Neuronal Systems Under Conditions of Variable Gravity: Life Sciences Under Space Conditions"" describes the interaction of gravity with neuronal systems. To deliver the basic scientific and technological background, the structures of neuronal systems are described and platforms for gravity research are presented. This book is rounded off by information about the interaction of chemical model systems with gravity and some simulations, and results about the interaction of gravity with neuronal systems from single molecules to the entire human brain ar
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Nonlinear Physical Science