NASA TGF-β project

The NASA TGF-β project focuses on understanding how traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) affect astronauts during space missions. TGF-β (Transforming Growth Factor-beta) is a protein involved in cell growth, inflammation, and tissue repair. The project studies how space environment factors, like microgravity and radiation, influence TGF-β activity in the brain, potentially impacting injury responses. Insights from this research aim to develop better protective measures and treatments for astronauts, ensuring their brain health during long-duration missions and advancing understanding of TBI mechanisms relevant to both space and terrestrial medicine.