Animal study suggests deep space travel may significantly damage GI function in astronauts

Tuesday, October 2, 2018 - 19:20 in Biology & Nature

Deep space bombardment by galactic cosmic radiation (GCR) could significantly damage gastrointestinal (GI) tissue leading to long-term functional alterations, according to a new study, which also raises concern about high risk of tumor development in stomach and colon.

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