Space Travel Accelerates Human Stem Cell Aging
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A new NASA-funded study reveals that spaceflight accelerates aging in human stem cells, impairing their ability to regenerate and activating stress-related DNA elements, which could pose health risks for long-term space missions, though recovery on Earth is possible over about a year. The research offers insights into aging processes and potential countermeasures, benefiting both space exploration and medical research on Earth.
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- Space travel ‘speeds up ageing’ The Telegraph
- Stem Cells Age Faster in Space the-scientist.com
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