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Space radiation linked to cascading cancer risk
Original: Space radiation sparks: A biological cascade of cancer
New coverage explains how space radiation can trigger a biological cascade that leads to cancer, outlining the mechanisms by which high-energy particles damage cells and DNA. The report highlights growing concern about health risks for astronauts on long-duration missions, as space agencies plan extended travel to the Moon and Mars where shielding from cosmic radiation is limited.
Why now: Renewed attention on astronaut health risks as space agencies prepare for long-duration deep space missions.
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