Research on the Effects of Alteration of the Indigenous Microflora of the Monkey

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Title
Research on the Effects of Alteration of the Indigenous Microflora of the Monkey
Date
1968
Index Abstract
Not Available
Photo Quality
Complete
Report Number
AMRL TR 67-177
Creator
Bengson, Myron H.
Thomae, Fred W.
Corporate Author
General Electric Company
Laboratory
Aerospace Medical Research Laboratories
Extent
162
Identifier
AD0673374
Access Rights
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Distribution Classification
1
Contract
AF 33(615)-5242
DoD Project
6373
DoD Task
None Given
DTIC Record Exists
No
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence
None
Distribution Conflict
No
Abstract
The feasibility of changing the bacterial and fungal flora of monkeys undergoing biological confinement was studied. The significance to the host of an altered ecological relationship was examined with special attention to the feasibility and consequences of requiring microbial compatibility of astronauts for extended space mission. It was determined that while it would be extremely desirable to have microbial compatibility among crew members, tampering with the indigenous flora poses special problems for which there are as yet no answers. A data and information retrieval system, designed to aid in solving some of the problems mentioned above, has been designed and is presented.
Report Availability
Full text available
Date Issued
1968-05
Provenance
RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine
Type
report
Format
1 online resource
Media
AMRLTR67-177.pdf