Northern Ontario School of Medicine University
Investigating the radiation response during anhydrobiosis in yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae and applications for future space biosciences research — Yeast is an ideal model system for space biosciences research because they can be maintained in a dry desiccated state for
prolonged periods of time without the need for water or nutrients. However, we still lack a complete understanding of how
this desiccated state impacts their natural response to ionizing radiation. This research project will examine the effects of
different types of radiation on the cellular and molecular response in desiccated yeast. Overall, this research will provide
the foundational knowledge that will enable the use of desiccated yeast as a model system for future long duration space
missions.