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Effects of Space Travel on Human Body
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Space travel can cause jet lag-like symptoms for the body, as it takes time for the cells to repair DNA damage. Astronauts experience inflammation markers and physical discomfort such as puffiness and rashes on the skin due to the zero-gravity environment.
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The human body is responsive to the rough conditions of space, with cytokines marking the body's response to the experience.
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Space Exploration
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The human body is responsive to the rough conditions of space, with cytokines marking the body's response to the experience. The weight of clothing can even become too heavy for the skin, and a year spent in space hasn't been deeply researched until recently.
ChapterEffects of Space Travel on Human Body
Episode#283 – Chris Mason: Space Travel, Colonization, and Long-Term Survival in Space
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Researchers have found that changes in gene expression caused by spaceflight can last for months, potentially leading to long-term health effects, despite the body's ability to adapt to the environment.
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Spaceflight
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Researchers have found that changes in gene expression caused by spaceflight can last for months, potentially leading to long-term health effects, despite the body's ability to adapt to the environment.