Mouse Cognitive Performance Data Under Simulated Deep Space Radiation
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Description
A study by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, last updated in March 2026, investigates the impact of simulated galactic cosmic radiation on cognitive function. The dataset contains results from behavioral assays including Elevated Plus Maze, Novel Object Recognition, and Radial Arm Water Maze, performed on mice. It is related to separate datasets on blood, microglia, and synapse analysis via flow cytometry.
Use Cases
Analyze sex-specific cognitive deficits based on behavioral assay results mentioned in the description
Model the relationship between early blood monocyte levels and late cognitive performance based on described biomarker findings
Investigate the role of microglia activation in radiation-induced synaptic alterations based on the described mechanistic study
Evaluate the efficacy of temporary microglia depletion as a therapeutic countermeasure based on the described mitigation strategy
Strengths
Data is derived from a controlled study using multivariate principal components analysis
Results are linked to three related flow cytometry datasets (OSD-776, OSD-777, OSD-778) for deeper mechanistic insight
Includes results from five distinct behavioral assays (Elevated Plus Maze, Novel Object Recognition, Open Field, Radial Arm Water Maze, Three Chamber Social Isolation/Interaction)
Limitations
Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
Data files are in a BIN format, which may require specialized tools for access and analysis
Provenance
Source
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Collection Method
Experimental study using mice exposed to accelerated charged particles to simulate galactic cosmic radiation, with subsequent behavioral and biological analysis.
Time Range
The study period is not specified, but the dataset metadata was updated in March 2026.
Freshness
Last updated 2026-03-13 20:07:08.881690; freshness should be verified
Geography
The geographic location of the study is not specified.
License is listed as 'other-license-specified'; specific terms must be reviewed before use.