US EditionStudy Finds Sterile ISS Environment May Weaken Astronauts' Immune Systems
- The International Space Station has low microbial diversity, which could lead to astronaut health issues, according to a study published in Cell.
- Researchers found that the ISS microbial communities resemble those found in sanitized environments like hospitals rather than natural settings.
- Co-Senior study author Pieter Dorrestein explains that increasing microbial exposure could improve astronaut health during long-term space travel.
- The study suggests incorporating natural elements, like soil, into the ISS to enhance microbial diversity and astronaut well-being.
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Making the International Space Stations 'dirtier' could be key to preserving astronaut health
When astronauts return from space missions with rashes, allergies, and weakened immune systems, the culprit might not be microgravity, but rather an environment that's too clean. The post Making the International Space Stations ‘dirtier’ could be key to preserving astronaut health appeared first on Study Finds.
For the Sake of Astronaut Health, Should we Make the ISS Dirtier?
There are several well-documented health risks that come from spending extended periods in microgravity, including muscle atrophy, bone density loss, and changes to organ function and health. In addition, astronauts have reported symptoms of immune dysfunction, including skin rashes and other inflammatory conditions. According to a new study, these issues could be due to the extremely sterile environment inside spacecraft and the International S…
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