They did, and the results are a big reason why I’m a “humans aren’t ever gonna do big space travel, we are a part of Earth” truther now. Twin bro’s genes got all weird in space, we are fragile and earthly critters.
Ten research groups studying the twin astronauts found long-term spaceflight can alter a person’s physiology and gene activity.
incredible to think that the delicate spiderweb of molecules that makes life possible isn't particularly resilient when it comes to being bathed in cosmic radiation
The NYT has an article on surgery rates for Olympic athletes. Health is only a remote concern for athletes and astronauts.
on the upside going to space seems to reduce the propensity for doing weird shit like wanting to be the senator from arizona
This is what convinced me: boingboing.net/2015/11/16/o...