"Uncovering the Impact of Space Travel on Human Gut Health"

A recent study by an international team of scientists has highlighted the potential impact of prolonged space travel on the human gut microbiome, emphasizing the increased stress from microgravity and space radiation, including Galactic Cosmic Rays (GCR). The researchers recommend further research to understand the risks associated with the space environment and suggest using the International Space Station (ISS) as an ideal environment for testing the human microbiome response to space radiation and microgravity. They stress the need for additional research to estimate the magnitude of adaptation in microorganisms before crewed deep-space exploration can be realized, as it has the potential to identify potential pathogens and develop strategies to prevent their spread during missions.