Did You Know Space Particles Can Change Your DNA?

This is a basic list of other “things” that can happen to astronauts in space:

  • Brittle bones
  • Weak muscles

  • Puffy face and legs

  • Smaller heart

  • Balance issues

  • Messed up body clock

Were you aware of these and what do you think of Scott Kelly and his decision to go on this mission?  Is it worth it for the experience and future of space missions and would you attempt something if given the chance?

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thanks to cnbc.com for the great info



11 Comments

  1. Jim Ericksen said:

    It only exposes you to a metric$#%&!@*ton of cosmic radiation, so it would only make sense that your DNA could/would change.

  2. Ben Cikovic said:

    I don’t think that made a science worthy article. Simply because it made it seem like space performed some crazy changes. He was taller from decompression he didn’t have gravity smashing his spine. And then it didn’t go over any true changes that happened to him. Only possible ones. Sorry. Just seemed like click bait to me.

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