Medical Xpress·4 min read·medium
Study linking microgravity and space radiation to accelerated aging could yield therapies on Earth
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Eddy Duryea
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Researchers at the University of Central Florida found that simulated space radiation and microgravity cause liver damage in animal models that mimics accelerated aging. These findings could help develop new therapies for age-related diseases on Earth.
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Connects space exploration research to practical medical breakthroughs for aging populations on Earth.
by Eddy Duryea, University of Central Florida
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