Scientists May Have Finally Explained Why Astronauts Get Constipated in Space
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Scientists May Have Finally Explained Why Astronauts Get Constipated in Space
Many things change in space, including how the intestines function. Constipation is a known side effect of space travel, but until now, little has been known about why it happens. Constipation is a familiar problem for astronauts, but the biological reason it develops during spaceflight has remained uncertain. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen working [...]
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen, in collaboration with NASA, have found new clues about the cause of constipation in astronauts, a problem that could be the result of altered gastrointestinal function in microgravity conditions.
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen, in collaboration with NASA, have identified changes in the digestive system of astronauts that can explain constipation during space missions.
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