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Science & ResearchJul 16, 2026

Why do astronauts' bodies waste away? Space Station study points to mitochondria

Nature, Published online: 16 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02089-0 Human cells cultured in microgravity produced fewer mitochondrial proteins.

Nature, Published online: 16 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02089-0 Human cells cultured in microgravity produced fewer mitochondrial proteins.

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