Proton radiation more dangerous than once thought
Proton radiation more dangerous than once thought
February 20, 2006
BNL NASA Space Radiation Laboratory beamline
At the NASA Space Radiation Laboratory at DOE's Brookhaven National Laboratory, scientists have found that proton radiation is more damaging to cells than previously assumed - specifically, the cells' DNA. Since protons are the most abundant type of particle in deep space, this research may help scientists design spacecraft and spacesuits that can properly protect astronauts traveling far from Earth.
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