By Martin M Barillas It’s long been known that exposure to radiation damages DNA, but a new study has found an additional risk for astronauts: DNA replication is more prone to errors in microgravity. Scientists tested whether enzymes accurately copy DNA in cells during microgravity — the weightlessness produced during the freefall of a jet on a parabolic flight pattern. […]
The post Space Aged: Astronauts Age Faster Because Of Microgravity, Says Study first appeared on The Florida Star | The Georgia Star.
