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Spc Flt Eff -Gamma Rad Interaction on Growth+Induction of Lysogenic Bacteria

NSSDC ID: 1966-114A-12
Mission Name: Biosatellite 1
Principal Investigator: Dr. Rudolf H.T. Mattoni

Description

The objective of this experiment was to expose slowly growing lysogenic bacteria (E-Coli and S. Typhimurium) simultaneously to weightlessness and radiation (SR-85) to determine whether viruses can proliferate within irradiated bacteria under gravity.

Discipline

  • Life Science: None assigned

Additional Information

Questions or comments about this experiment can be directed to: Coordinated Request and User Support Office.

 

Personnel

Name Role Original Affiliation E-mail
Dr. Rudolf H.T. Mattoni Principal Investigator NUS Corporation  
Mr. E. C. Keller, Jr. Other Investigator NASA Headquarters  
Dr. Frederick A. Eiserling Other Investigator University of California, Los Angeles frede@college.ucla.edu
Dr. Wilbur T. Ebersold Other Investigator University of California, Los Angeles  
Dr. William R. Romig Other Investigator University of California, Los Angeles bobr@microbio.lifesci.ucla.edu
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