Space travel is dangerous. Genes and DNA altering

Space travel is dangerous. Could genetic testing and gene editing make it safer?

By: Jessica Hamzelou

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1. Radiation that leads to cancer

2. Body tissue is harmed

3. Diseases

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​Dangers of Space...

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​Microgravity changes the human body overtime. If astronauts spend too much in space, their bones and muscles will weaken!

​Dangers of Space...

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Because there are so many dangers to being in space, some scientists have suggested altering our DNA to resist these dangers.

​​Changing Our DNA

Multiple Choice

What is a potential solution to the dangers of space that this article mentions?

• We can alter human DNA and Genes to resist dangers

• We can send robots into space instead of humans

• We should use only the healthiest and strongest astronauts

• We must avoid sending astronauts into space at all costs!

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Can cause for unknown problems

Is seen as wrong by some scientists

Can potentially keep astronauts safer

Avoids diseases while in space

Opens up to new cures and medicines

Open Ended

Do you think humans should begin to alter their DNA and genes? Why do you think that and why is your opinion right?

Open Ended

Despite what your opinion on changing DNA is, what might people say to argue against you?

Poll

Do you think we should alter astronauts DNA and genes?

• Yes

• No