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Repetitive Blast Waves in Military Explosives Training Might Trigger Leaky Guts


Explosive weapons training in the military has recently come under fire for its potential to cause brain injuries through blast waves alone, even when students and instructors are located a 'safe' distance from the blast itself.

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