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8. Space and Aging

Author : Joan Vernikos

Published in: Handbook of Bioastronautics

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Astronauts in space and humans aging on Earth experience similar changes in physiology and function; in space because they live in microgravity whereas on Earth lifestyles make less than optimal use of Earth’s gravity.

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Title: Space and Aging
Author: Joan Vernikos
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Handbook of Bioastronautics
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-12190-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-12191-8

Copyright Year: 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-12191-8_96

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