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Division of Space Biosciences, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA, 94035, USA

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Metabolic Suppression: A Promising Solution to Unlock the Future of Space Travel
  Author(s): Yuri Griko*, David Loftus and Viktor Stolc
  
  Space tourism is no longer a distant dream but a present day reality, with current excursions consisting of suborbital jaunts, and near future excursions to include lunar expeditions and, eventually, trips to Mars. Beneath the allure of weightlessness and cosmic views, however, lies a set of serious health risks for space travelers, including muscle and bone issues, heart problems, and cognitive impairment. In this mini review, we delve into the topic of metabolic suppression, an innovative approach to mitigating the deleterious effects of space travel that has been proposed for astronauts that may be appropriate for space tourists as well. Drawing inspiration from the survival strategies observed in hibernating animals and often depicted in sci-fi narratives where crews are in “suspended animation” throughout most of the voyage, this method involves inducing a reversible .. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2167-0269.24.12.537

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