New study says healthy tummy is key for travelling through space
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Gut microbes have immense benefit and new research reports that promoting a healthy gut microbiome could protect travelers 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.
