NASA NTRS · 19740010345
Biocore experiment
Abstract
The Apollo 17 biological cosmic ray experiment to determine the effect of heavy cosmic ray particles on the brain and eyes is reported. The pocket mouse was selected as the biological specimen for the experiment. The radiation monitors, animal autopsy and animal processing are described, and the radiation effects on the scalp, retina, and viscera are analyzed.
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Bailey, O. T., Benton, E. V., Cruty, M. R., Harrison, G. A., Haymaker, W., Humason, G., Leon, H. A., Lindberg, R. L., Look, B. C., Lushbaugh, C. C.. 1973-01-01. Biocore experiment. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19740010345
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