Welcome to the "GeneLab Chats" series, where we delve into insightful discussions with authors of GeneLab-enabled publications. This concise interview format provides a platform for understanding the comprehensive scope of their work and delving into the instrumental role played by the GeneLab data system in facilitating their research. Highlighted in this installment is a publication by Dr. Jian Yang, affiliated with the University of Saskatchewan.
The adverse impact of space travel on human health is a well-established concern, particularly with the extended duration of human presence in space. The imperative for continuous monitoring arises not only for the welfare of astronauts but also for the success of protracted space missions. Dr. Yang and his collaborators address this critical issue in their publication, titled "Designing a Novel Monitoring Approach for the Effects of Space Travel on Astronauts’ Health." Employing OSD-174, they discern thirty-two genes pivotal for monitoring astronauts' health amidst space travel challenges.
GeneLab recently engaged in a dialogue with Dr. Yang, shedding light on the intricacies of this groundbreaking work. The discourse underscores how the utilization of Open Science data systems and collaboration within Analysis Working Groups (AWGs) played an integral role in enabling and advancing the publication.
