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Astronauts' brains change shape and position after time in space, study finds

January 13, 2026

A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that astronauts' brains can undergo changes in shape and position during space missions. The research indicates that these alterations may affect sensory-related regions responsible for motion sickness and balance, which poses challenges for long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars.

Astronauts' brains change shape and position after time in space, study finds

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Astronauts' brains can change shape and position during spaceflight.
The study was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Affected brain areas are linked to motion sickness and balance.
Findings may impact NASA's long-duration mission plans to the Moon and Mars.

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Astronauts' brains change shape and position after time in space, study finds

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Astronauts' brains change shape and position after time in space, study finds

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