Scientists May Have Finally Explained Why Astronauts Get Constipated in Space

Astronaut in SpaceMany things change in space, including how the intestines function. Constipation is a known side effect of space travel, but until now, little has been known about why it happens. Constipation is a familiar problem for astronauts, but the biological reason it develops during spaceflight has remained uncertain. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen working […]

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