The Physical Effects of Living in Space Could Create a New Human Species
If early colonies are restocked with new recruits from Earth, physiological changes will be modest. But subsequent colonists may sever the umbilical.
Genetic Engineering Might Help Pave Humanity’s Way to Mars
A future manned mission to Mars might require mankind not just to improve its technological capabilities but also to tweak human DNA.
Synthetic biology crucial to human missions to Mars
In the case of Mars, a major resource that can be processed by synthetic biology is the atmosphere.
Biotechnology, synthetic biology keys to humans colonizing other planets
Living anywhere in our Solar System beyond Earth will require the same level of protection that an astronaut needs while walking in space.
The Future of Human Evolution in Space
What will humans look like in the distant future? Space travel may may affect both biological and technological changes in our species.
How gene therapy could help astronauts survive deep space deadly radiation
NASA has turned to the fast-moving world of gene therapy to solve several potential medical issues facing astronauts on lengthy space missions.
How synthetic biology will improve Earth and space exploration
The same synthetic biology technologies that will help sustain us on Earth will also support our journey to inhabit the stars.
Quest to colonize space demands boost from biotechnology, synthetic biology
Synthetic biology will become indispensable to establish a long-term human presence off-Earth, namely colonization.
Have humans reached the end of evolution? Not under these 4 scenarios
Is natural selection still a major force in human evolution? We’ve been taught to think the answer must be yes. But is it really true?
Deep-space travel, colonization may rely on genetically engineered life forms
As humanity looks outward, we ponder what kind of life we ought to take with us to support outposts and eventually colonies off the Earth.
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