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Astronaut study reveals effects of space travel on human bone density

The study included astronauts from the US, Canada, Europe and Japan.  (NASA, file)

A study of bone loss in 17 astronauts who flew aboard the International Space Station is providing a fuller understanding of the effects of space travel on the human body and steps that can mitigate it during potential ambitious future missions.

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