Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The exosuit was integrated into a spacesuit for the ADAMA space mission simulation in Adelaide, Australia. (CREDIT: University of ...

Tissue samples sent to the International Space Station reveal what can happen to astronauts on long-term missions. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Can muscle tissue be 3D-printed in outer space to improve astronaut health? This is what a recent study published in Advanced Science hopes to address as a team of scientists investigated how human ...

Sarcopenia, which is a progressive and extensive decline in muscle mass and strength, is common with aging and estimated to affect up to 50% of people aged 80 and older. It can lead to disability and ...

Space exploration activity has been increasing. In turn, researchers are more interested than ever in uncovering more about how space travel affects human health and the progression of disease.

Bulked-up, mutant “mighty mice” held onto their muscle during a monthlong stay at the International Space Station, returning to Earth with ripped bodybuilder physiques, scientists reported Monday. The ...

Expedition 74 crew members conduct muscle, vein, and respiratory studies aboard the International Space Station to examine microgravity’s effects on blood flow, exercise response, and cardiovascular ...