Mitochondria May Be Damaged in Space, But Could It End Space Exploration? NASA Study Reveals Shocking Results
Houston, Texas – Space, the final frontier, poses challenges for astronauts comparable to the difficulties faced by sailors navigating the world’s oceans centuries ago. Just as sailors fought scurvy in the past, astronauts today encounter threats to their health at the cellular level. A recent scientific report revealed that long-term space travel can lead to mitochondrial damage, causing effects similar to accelerated aging. Mitochondria are crucial for generating power in organic cells, and their dysfunction …