Kidney Crisis in Space: The Biological Barrier to Interplanetary Travel
Houston, Texas – As aspirations for space exploration and colonization continue to captivate the minds of many, the challenges posed by the biological effects of extended space travel cast a shadow of uncertainty over these ambitions. Recent findings on the impact of space travel on kidney function have raised concerns about the feasibility of long-duration missions, such as a voyage to Mars. A study published in Nature Communications highlighted the significant deterioration in kidney function …