Space Travel Affects Brain Function

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New study shows the impact of space travel on astronauts’ brain function

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New study shows the effects of space travel on the human brain.

25 professional astronauts tested their cognitive function on the International Space Station .

Results showed that the impacts on the brain are significant.

However, the impacts did not appear to be long lasting, with the astronauts’ previous levels of cognitive function restored after spending some time back on Earth .

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