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Spaceflight Squishes Spacefarers' Brains

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Effects of Spaceflight on Astronauts' Brains

Researchers analyze MRIs of astronauts' brains before and after spaceflight, discovering compressions in gray matter and expansions in the leg control area. The study's findings have implications for understanding brain changes in extended bed rest and future space travel.

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