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Spaceflight and Ageing: Reflecting on <b><i>Caenorhabditis elegans</i></b> in Space
5 Nov 2013
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The prospect of space travel continues to capture the imagination. Several competing companies are now promising flights for the general population. Previously, it was recognized that many of the physiological changes that occur with spaceflight are similar to those seen with normal ageing. This led to the notion that spaceflight can be used as a model of accelerated ageing and raised concerns about the safety of...
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