Jan 24, 2019
NASA: Astronaut immune system cells affected by long-term trips
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: biotech/medical, space travel
NK-cell function appears to be impaired during spaceflights over long durations according to a new study published this week. This means that immune systems could be broken down somewhat during the long trips NASA hopes to take with astronauts in the distant future. The research here was done by a team of researchers at the University of Arizona, the University of Houston, Louisiana State University, and NASA-Johnson Space Center.