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Study examines how long-duration microgravity exposure affects the human genome

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A study published in Science Advances investigates how extended exposure to microgravity affects the human genome. The research addresses a key question for long-duration spaceflight: what biological effects might accumulate as people spend more time in space?

Discovered 2026-10-17T16:54:42.715551-07:00 | 2026-10-17T16:54:42.715551-07:00

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  • The study focuses on genomic effects of long-duration microgravity exposure, a human-health question relevant to extended missions in space.
  • Its findings may inform understanding of biological risks associated with prolonged human spaceflight.

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