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Space Life Sciences

Life sciences refer to the study of living organisms and their physical and social systems. Biology, medicine, sociology and anthropology are examples of life sciences.

Space life sciences refer to the study of human beings and other creatures in the conditions of space, which differ dramatically from those of earth. Gravity is the most important earth condition which cannot be duplicated in a space shuttle.

Microgravity has become a focus for space life science research. Space life scientists study the effect of "weightlessness" on cells and larger living systems.

The Neurolab Mission included 26 experiments, two of which involve Canadian co-investigators.