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What Space Travel Teaches Us About Human Health

Space travel breaks down astronauts' bodies. How do we fix that?

Aired 01/22/2025

SCI NC

What Space Travel Teaches Us About Human Health

Special | 3m 29sVideo has Closed Captions

Space travel breaks down astronauts' bodies. How do we fix that?

Space poses unique challenges to astronaut health, from bone loss to muscle deterioration. At Wake Forest University, scientists are using mice in space to study these effects and develop solutions like artificial gravity. Their research could help future Mars missions, and potentially unlock new treatments for diseases here on Earth.

Aired 01/22/2025

SCI NC is a local public television program presented by PBS NC

PBS North Carolina and Sci NC appreciate the support of The NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

SCI NC

What Space Travel Teaches Us About Human Health

Special | 3m 29sVideo has Closed Captions

Space poses unique challenges to astronaut health, from bone loss to muscle deterioration. At Wake Forest University, scientists are using mice in space to study these effects and develop solutions like artificial gravity. Their research could help future Mars missions, and potentially unlock new treatments for diseases here on Earth.

Aired 01/22/2025

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