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January 2022 PMID 34803615

Challenges to the Vestibular System in Space: How the Brain Responds and Adapts to Microgravity.

Jérome Carriot, Isabelle Mackrous, Kathleen E Cullen

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Peak: 4 in Nov 2021
across 3 sources since Nov 2021

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3,861

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What people are saying

The comments reflect a strong interest in understanding how the brain’s neural pathways adapt to microgravity, with phrases like 'Wanna know how your brain responds' and mentions of 'challenges' and 'adapting' to space. The tone is curious and optimistic about the potential insights, emphasizing the experimental and exploratory nature of the article, which contributes to their high interest and moderate engagement scores.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the research, with some expressing curiosity about the mechanisms behind space motion sickness and neural adaptation.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate high interest, frequently referencing the fascinating effects of microgravity on the brain and sensory systems.

EngagementModerate engagement

There is moderate engagement, with users sharing enthusiasm and asking questions about how the brain responds, indicating active consideration of the topic.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest the research could influence future space exploration and understanding of neuroplasticity, though the discussions are mostly exploratory rather than directly applicable.

Abstract in brief

  • The text explains that space travel challenges the human vestibular system, which helps with balance and perception, because the absence of gravity stops stimulation of certain inner ear organs called otoliths, leading to initial difficulty in motor and perceptual tasks.
  • It describes how space and ground-based studies show that the brain undergoes structural and functional changes in the vestibular pathways to adapt to altered gravity, including modifications in neural mechanisms and sensory processing.
  • The brain addresses these changes by updating an internal cerebellum-based model of gravity's effects and reweighting sensory information from different sources, allowing humans to adjust to microgravity and re-adapt upon returning to Earth.]
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Frontiers - Neuroscience
@FrontNeurosci · X

New Research: Challenges to the Vestibular System in Space: How the Brain Responds and Adapts to Microgravity https://t.co/C3YHqJHdHd #NeuralCircuits

Nov 16, 2021 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 81,078 followers View post →
elisabetta versace
@eli_versace · X

reading again this very cool paper: Challenges to the Vestibular System in Space: How the Brain Responds and Adapts to Microgravity @TheCullenLab :) https://t.co/PZxp6pH5lV

Jul 17, 2022 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 1,274 followers View post →
SciShow Space
@SciShowSpace · X

Over half of our astronauts experience Space Motion Sickness. We don't know exactly why yet, but there are some hypotheses. https://t.co/bwIe4puSC3 https://t.co/8cpNo1LqCP

Jan 31, 2023 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 373 followers View post →
jcarriot
@jcarriot · X

Wanna know how your brain responds and adapts to space? @TheCullenLab @FrontiersIn https://t.co/xBdNMG1kFI

Nov 18, 2021 · 5 likes · 112 followers View post →
Corine
@FloatingIsland · X

We Don’t Know Why Astronauts Get Motion Sick https://t.co/hoy6zLL8SX via @YouTube

Feb 1, 2023 · 1 like · 429 followers View post →
SciShow
@SciShow · X

RT @SciShowSpace: Over half of our astronauts experience Space Motion Sickness. We don't know exactly why yet, but there are some hypothese…

Jan 31, 2023 · 2 shares · 115,179 followers View post →

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Adam Bulchak
@AdamBulchak · X

We Don’t Know Why Astronauts Get Motion Sick https://t.co/FAOVVY4aJn via @YouTube

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Nov 26, 2023 · 37 followers View post →
SCIDES
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How is it possible? https://t.co/NT9bGTTKZY

Nov 3, 2023 · 93 followers View post →
SCIDES
@sd58scides · X

Will it remain a mystery?

Jun 27, 2023 · 93 followers View post →
Corine
@FloatingIsland · X

We Don’t Know Why Astronauts Get Motion Sick https://t.co/hoy6zLL8SX via @YouTube

Feb 1, 2023 · 1 like · 429 followers View post →
Orca
@Omega0682 · X

RT @SciShowSpace: Over half of our astronauts experience Space Motion Sickness. We don't know exactly why yet, but there are some hypothese…

Jan 31, 2023 · 2 shares · 1,055 followers View post →
SciShow
@SciShow · X

RT @SciShowSpace: Over half of our astronauts experience Space Motion Sickness. We don't know exactly why yet, but there are some hypothese…

Jan 31, 2023 · 2 shares · 115,179 followers View post →
SciShow Space
@SciShowSpace · X

Over half of our astronauts experience Space Motion Sickness. We don't know exactly why yet, but there are some hypotheses. https://t.co/bwIe4puSC3 https://t.co/8cpNo1LqCP

Jan 31, 2023 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 373 followers View post →
Gronbitter
@Gronbitter · X

Challenges to the Vestibular System in Space: How the Brain Responds and Adapts to Microgravity https://t.co/t4DaVYfDNC 今日のスピーカーのこの論文のAbstがカッコいい

Nov 29, 2022 · 838 followers View post →
Holly Holman
@HollyAHolman · X

RT @so_evolutionary: reading again this very cool paper: Challenges to the Vestibular System in Space: How the Brain Responds and Adapts to…

Jul 18, 2022 · 2 shares · 703 followers View post →
Margarida Pinto
@margarida_m_p · X

RT @so_evolutionary: reading again this very cool paper: Challenges to the Vestibular System in Space: How the Brain Responds and Adapts to…

Jul 18, 2022 · 2 shares · 226 followers View post →
elisabetta versace
@eli_versace · X

reading again this very cool paper: Challenges to the Vestibular System in Space: How the Brain Responds and Adapts to Microgravity @TheCullenLab :) https://t.co/PZxp6pH5lV

Jul 17, 2022 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 1,274 followers View post →
SW
@Weisaud · X

RT @FrontNeurosci: New Research: Challenges to the Vestibular System in Space: How the Brain Responds and Adapts to Microgravity https://t.…

Mar 19, 2022 · 2 shares · 38 followers View post →
jcarriot
@jcarriot · X

Wanna know how your brain responds and adapts to space? @TheCullenLab @FrontiersIn https://t.co/xBdNMG1kFI

Nov 18, 2021 · 5 likes · 112 followers View post →
A Danna-dos-Santos
@DosDanna · X

RT @FrontNeurosci: New Research: Challenges to the Vestibular System in Space: How the Brain Responds and Adapts to Microgravity https://t.…

Nov 16, 2021 · 2 shares · 29 followers View post →
Frontiers - Neuroscience
@FrontNeurosci · X

New Research: Challenges to the Vestibular System in Space: How the Brain Responds and Adapts to Microgravity https://t.co/C3YHqJHdHd #NeuralCircuits

Nov 16, 2021 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 81,078 followers View post →
KingoftheWorld
@RegalMissive · X

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Nov 15, 2021 · 48 followers View post →