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121| Neuropsych Bite: The Brain in Space – A Conversation With Dr. Vonetta Dotson

Navigating Neuropsychology

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The Effects of Ionizing Radiation on Brain Health

The Earth's magnetic field protects astronauts from ionizing radiation to a great extent. Radiation can have negative effects on the brain if exposed for long periods of time. There is also this inflammatory effect of radiation, which contributes to volume reduction in the brain.

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