Microgravity-induced modifications of the vestibuloocular reflex in Xenopus laevis tadpoles are related to development and the occurrence of tail lordosis

ER Horn - Journal of experimental biology, 2006 - journals.biologists.com
During space flights, tadpoles of the clawed toad Xenopus laevis occasionally develop
upward bended tails (tail lordosis). The tail lordosis disappears after re-entry to 1 g within a …

Gravity effects on life processes in aquatic animals

ER Horn - Advances in Space Biology and Medicine, 2005 - Elsevier
Biological research using the space environment focuses on two aspects, space exploration
and basic research. Further knowledge about the solar system will allow humans to extend …

Xenopus laevis–a success story of biological research in space

ER Horn - Advances in Space Research, 2006 - Elsevier
The clawed toad Xenopus laevis is a common experimental animal used in many disciplines
of life sciences, such as integrative, developmental and molecular biology or experimental …