Transcriptomics Analysis Reveals Molecular Alterations Underpinning Spaceflight Dermatology

    June 2024 in “ Communications Medicine ”
    Henry Cope, Jonas Elsborg, Samuel Demharter … Afshin Beheshti
    Studysummary In this study, researchers analyzed spaceflight data from various sources and found that skin issues during spaceflight are linked to DNA damage, mitochondrial dysregulation, and gene alterations, while also highlighting the skin's adaptability post-flight.
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