What are the health consequences astronauts face when launching into space?

August 22, 2025

Check out the stories by the Boston Globe and WPRI about Dr. Mortreux’s NASA-funded research!

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Dr. Marie Mortreux, a nutrition professor at the University of Rhode Island’s Metabolism and Muscle Biology Lab, is researching ways to prevent astronauts from developing muscle and bone weakness.Barry Chin/Globe Staff