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NASA discovered that an extended trip to outer space can cause long-term changes to a person's genome through a study of identical twins.
International Space Station, Earth
Who
NASA, Scott Kelly, Mark Kelly
What
NASA discovered that an extended trip to outer space can cause long-term changes to a person's genome through a study of identical twins.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:17:00 GMT · 2h 5m ago
Where
International Space Station, Earth ·
Why
Scott Kelly and his twin brother Mark Kelly participated in a year-long study to understand the effects of space travel on the human body.
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The study suggests that long-duration spaceflight can lead to physiological and molecular changes in astronauts, including in gene expression, immune function, and cognitive skills, potentially requiring new safety protocols for future missions.
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