31-08-2024 13:04 via scitechdaily.com

Interstellar Immunity: How Spaceflight Rewires Our Microbial Networks

McGill-led study featured in largest release of space biology discoveries in history. Scientists at McGill University and an international team have found that space travel significantly affects the gut microbiome, which in turn impacts metabolism and immune function. The study, conducted aboard the International Space Station, links changes in gut bacteria to shifts in liver [...]
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