Science
Healthy gut microbes key for space travellers to reach Mars – The Tribune
The microgravity environment can result in muscle breakdown and reduced bone mass.
London, September 8
Gut microbes have an immense benefit and now, new research reports that promoting a healthy gut microbiome could protect travellers from the rigours of long space travel.
If humans are to ever walk on Mars, they will need to endure a long space flight, but space travel can have negative impacts on health, potentially limiting how far we can go.
The microgravity environment can result in muscle breakdown and reduced bone mass.
It can cause nausea, meaning that sometimes sp…
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