They also provided the most in-depth data on record regarding the effects of space travel on the human body. But the data indicated that spaceflights - at least short-duration ones - do not pose significant health risks, they concluded. "The longer the duration in space, the greater the increase in health risks observed," Beheshti said. The research pointed to potential paths to mitigate damage caused by space radiation. "This research demonstrates that targeting these key factors can rescue the immune and inflammatory pathways dysregulated in space," Beheshti said.

Source: The Hindu June 14, 2024 04:21 UTC