Charles Limoli, University of California - Irvine (IMAGE)

University of California - Irvine

Charles Limoli, University of California - Irvine

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'The space environment poses unique hazards to astronauts,' says study leader Charles Limoli, UCI professor of radiation oncology. 'Exposure to these [highly energetic charged] particles can lead to a range of potential central nervous system complications that can occur during and persist long after actual space travel.'

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