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Dec 25, 2022

Researchers Find Spaceflight May Be Associated With DNA Mutations and Increased Risk of Developing Heart Disease and Cancer

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Astronauts are at higher risk for developing mutations—possibly linked to spaceflight—that can increase the risk of developing cancer and heart disease during their lifetimes, according to a first-of-its kind study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.


Mount Sinai study could lead to ongoing health monitoring of astronauts to assess possible health risks and prevent disease progression.

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