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Astronauts Prone to DNA Mutations That Increases Risk of Cancer, Heart Disease

Astronauts are more likely to experience mutations connected to spaceflight that can raise their lifetime risk of cancer and heart disease.

Astronauts Prone to DNA Mutations That Increases Risk of Cancer, Heart Disease

Astronauts Prone to DNA Mutations That Increases Risk of Cancer, Heart Disease

There is a possibility of somatic DNA alterations in astronauts due to spaceflight

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