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Could Your Kidneys Handle a Trip to Mars?


A new study highlights how space flight alters kidney function, showing structural changes and potential permanent damage due to microgravity and cosmic radiation. This poses risks for long-term space travel, such as missions to Mars. The structure and function of the kidneys are altered by space

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