People need to modify their DNA if they want to become pregnant on Mars

Pregnancy while on Earth is completely normal, although not always happy (because of morning sickness, edema .). But what about being pregnant when staying on Mars? It seems impossible, unless we are willing to modify our own DNA .

According to Futurism, this is the conclusion drawn from a new research published by researchers from the University of Information Technology and Management in Finland.

First, we will discuss two main issues related to reproduction on the Red Planet:

• Radiation : Because Mars' atmosphere is so thin, cosmic radiation poses a threat to any person living on its surface - and, of course, human fetuses. Researchers emphasize that radiation can cause problems for fetal development. People who settle down Mars must also be exposed to an increasing level of cosmic radiation throughout their journey to the planet, affecting their fertility. "Radiation is harmful to adults, especially for reproductive cells, embryonic development, and fetuses, and has long been considered particularly dangerous to astronauts' health" - researchers said.
• Micro Gravity : Facing micro-gravity, both on the trip and on the surface of the Red Planet, is another concern. We already know that micro-gravity can reduce bone density and affect astronauts' eye and spinal fluid levels, leading to visual impairment.

In addition to a large number of other health-related potential problems that people encounter when traveling in space - immunosuppression, nervous system changes, and hearing loss - the human body is simply difficult. may be in the best conditions for reproduction on Mars.

Reproduction on Mars is not a one-way soon, but it can be done.

So, what if two people settled on Mars if they want to start a family? They will have to edit their DNA to become . less like humans.

Researchers say it is possible to use CRISPR to modify human genetics to overcome reproductive barriers. With this process of revision, we will become a new species of Homo Sapiens - a new kind of people - while also posing new moral issues that the present world will struggle to deal with.

That is to say, but reproduction on Mars is not a one-sided thing, but it can be done. We still have a lot of time to study the potential effects of extraterrestrial conditions on reproduction - which is what the researchers propose to do.

Specifically, we need to know the impact of weight loss on the production of male and female reproductive cells, as well as the process of pregnancy and childbirth. Even before Mars, we should consider human fertility on the Moon or some space station.

Currently, reproduction is just one of many problems that people need to deal with before the process of Mars colonization begins. The more important thing is: how to bring people to the Red Planet first?