09. Would the aging process change in space? (A K2S Question)
From The Space Library
There is medical evidence that the effects of a totally micro-gravity environment are very similar to accelerated aging of bones, muscles and organs. If we can produce some form of artificial gravity to counteract this effect, then aging should be no different.
Answer provided by Sheryl L. Bishop, Ph.D.
Question and Answer extracted from the book Kids to Space - by Lonnie Schorer
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