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<\/a>Brain and muscle research were on today\u2019s schedule of human research aboard the International Space Station<\/a>. The Expedition 61<\/a> crew also ensured the plumbing and air conditioning systems stay in tip-top shape.<\/p>\n The brain is able to optimize its blood flow even if the cardiovascular system cannot maintain an ideal blood pressure. Flight Engineer Jessica Meir<\/a> explored the brain\u2019s capacity to regulate that blood flow<\/a> in space today. She used Doppler gear to measure her blood pressure in her finger artery and blood flow velocity in her cerebral artery. Scientists may use the data to help astronauts adjust to microgravity and ease the return to Earth after months or years in space.<\/p>\n NASA astronauts Christina Koch<\/a> and Andrew Morgan<\/a> collaborated on the Myotones<\/a> muscle tone in space study. The duo took turns measuring their arms and legs before scanning them with an ultrasound device. Observations may help doctors improve rehabilitation techniques for astronauts on long-duration missions and sedentary patients on Earth.<\/p>\n Commander Luca Parmitano<\/a> of ESA (European Space Agency) put on his plumber\u2019s hat today and replaced hydraulic components in the station\u2019s bathroom located in the Tranquility module<\/a>. He also deactivated science hardware that was tracking ocean-going vessels<\/a>.<\/p>\n Cosmonauts Alexander Skvortsov<\/a> and Oleg Skripochka<\/a> stayed focused on the upkeep of the Russian segment of the orbiting lab. The duo charged Soyuz spacecraft batteries and cleaned fans and filters in the air conditioning system in their portion of the space station.<\/p>\n Get The Details…<\/a><\/p>\n Mark Garcia <\/p>\n Powered by WPeMatico<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Brain and muscle research were on today\u2019s schedule of human research aboard the International Space Station<\/a>. The Expedition 61<\/a> crew also ensured the plumbing and air conditioning systems stay in tip-top shape.<\/p>\n The brain is able to optimize its blood flow even if the cardiovascular system cannot maintain an ideal blood pressure. Flight Engineer Jessica Meir<\/a> explored the brain\u2019s capacity to regulate that blood flow<\/a> in space today. She used Doppler gear to measure her blood pressure in her finger artery and blood flow velocity in her cerebral artery. Scientists may use the data to help astronauts adjust to microgravity and ease the return to Earth after months or years in space.<\/p>\n NASA astronauts Christina Koch<\/a> and Andrew Morgan<\/a> collaborated on the Myotones<\/a> muscle tone in space study. The duo took turns measuring their arms and legs \u2026 Continue reading Astronauts Explore How Space Impacts Brain and Muscles<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
<\/a>Portions of the International Space Station are pictured as the orbiting complex was flying into an orbital sunset. <\/p>\n