Stress Challenges and Immunity in Space: From Mechanisms to Monitoring and Preventive Strategies by Alexander ChoukèrEnglish | PDF | 2020 | 756 Pages | ISBN : 3030169952 | 17.48 MB
This book explains how stress – either psychological or physical – can activate and/or paralyse human innate or adaptive immunity. Adequate immunity is crucial for maintaining health, both on Earth and in space. During space flight, human physiology is specifically challenged by complex environmental stressors, which are most pronounced during lunar or interplanetary missions.