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Why space wrecks the human body


In this week's episode of Space Minds, we explore how microgravity accelerates aging—and guest Dr. Nadia Maarouf shares her insights on the phenomenon and what she's doing to help protect astronauts.


Dr. Maarouf is a clinical scientist and analog astronaut. From simulating life on Mars at the Mars Desert Research Station to exploring healthcare technologies for astronauts, Dr. Maroouf shares how innovations developed for space can help medicine here on Earth.


Our host David Ariosto and Dr. Maarouf delve into the physiological toll of space travel, the promise of the AstroSkin biowearable system, and the exciting potential of the HSP27-based cardio-protective vaccine. Plus, Dr. Maroouf reflects on her inspiring personal journey from rural Morocco to the frontlines of space medicine. Don't miss this powerful conversation about science, resilience, and the future of human health in space.


"Every single system in the body is affected by by space travel and an exposure to microgravity, or starting by the heart deconditioning for every six months, the heart ages by about 20 years on earth. Of course, it varies person to person, and these astronauts are some of the healthiest people out there, but it does affect people in basically every single system."



A Conversation with Rep. George Whitesides


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