- Space travel alters gene expression in white blood cells, weakening our immune system but results show that immune deficits in space are transient, disappearing back on Earth, suggesting that space travel causes changes in gene expression resulting in a rapid decrease of intransit immune strength. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2023.1171103/full 24 comments science
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- Research shows astronauts' immune systems falter in space https://interestingengineering.com/health/research-shows-astronauts-immune-systems-falter-in-space 138 comments
- Study reveals how immune system of astronauts breaks down | Reuters https://www.reuters.com/technology/space/study-reveals-how-immune-system-astronauts-breaks-down-2023-06-22/ 8 comments
- Space travel alters gene expression in white blood cells, weakening our immune system - Science & research news | Frontiers https://blog.frontiersin.org/2023/06/22/http-frontiers-immunology-gene-expression-leukocytes-changes-in-space/ 0 comments