BLUF
New research shows that blood-forming stem cells age prematurely in space, causing DNA damage and reduced regenerative capacity. Findings raise urgent challenges for astronaut health, while offering insights into human aging and disease on Earth.Learning Outcomes:
- Understand how microgravity and cosmic radiation accelerate molecular aging processes in human stem cells during spaceflight.
- Examine implications of stem cell aging for long-duration space missions and astronaut health resilience.
- Explore potential applications of space-induced aging research to medical treatments and disease modelling on Earth.
