Researchers at UC San Diego and the Sanford Stem Cell Institute have identified that spaceflight triggers rapid aging and genetic mutations in the blood stem cells of astronauts. The study…
A research team at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has identified mitochondrial dysfunction as a central biological driver for the health risks associated with spaceflight. By analyzing data from dozens…
A study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers found that long-term exposure to microgravity causes the human heart to shrink and atrophy. Even with regular exercise, the lack of gravitational…
Researchers at Mount Sinai have discovered that spaceflight can lead to somatic mutations in the blood-forming stem cells of astronauts. These mutations, known as clonal hematopoiesis, were found at higher-than-expected…
A comprehensive study led by UK researchers has revealed that long-duration spaceflight causes significant structural changes to the kidneys. The research suggests that without protective measures, astronauts on a mission…
The Space Omics and Medical Atlas (SOMA) represents the most extensive collection of clinical and molecular data on human spaceflight to date. Led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, the…
Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital have identified the biological mechanism behind space anemia, a condition where astronauts lose red blood cells at an accelerated rate. The study reveals that microgravity…
