NASA considered genetic modification for astronauts to Mars

The universe is home to many dangerous radiation, which makes NASA consider genetic modification for astronauts, increasing the body's tolerance.

Information on The Time site said that the US Aerospace Agency (NASA) is looking for ways to genetically modify astronauts , who will perform missions to explore Mars .

NASA considers genetic modification for astronauts performing missions to explore Mars.

This idea is considered for the purpose of protecting experts from cosmic radiation . Radiations carrying high energy mostly come from outside the solar system, which can cause health problems such as increased risk of cancer and damage to the central nervous system.

Mr. Douglas Terrier, Head of NASA's technical department, said the agency is looking for ways to reduce these impacts. While reinforcing spacecraft with water or magnetic fields has been taken into account, genetic modification is a whole new direction.

Sharing on The Times page, Mr. Terrier said, NASA has studied many options, in which, drug therapy can be very promising, but boldness such as genetic modification is likely to stumble. some ethical issues.

Video of NASA "storm shelter".

Earlier in 1993, NASA published documents on "storm shelters" to help protect astronauts. Another proposal involves using water inside the walls of spacecraft or creating strong magnetic fields that deflect radiation.

Similarly, many studies of genes are also carried out by this agency. Last year, the astronaut Kate Rubin first identified DNA sequences in the universe. Other findings also show that DNA blocks can also be made out of space. Besides radiation, traveling to Mars also contains other risks such as solar storms and a decrease in the diversity of bacteria in the body, leading to health problems.