What happens to your brain in space?

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Space alters astronauts' brains structurally and functionally due to microgravity, affecting areas controlling movement, balance, and body awareness.
Long-term space missions pose challenges as the brain's adaptation to microgravity may hinder quick recalibration to different gravity levels, like on the Moon or Mars.
Research suggests brain plasticity in space, but astronauts face disorientation and risks during gravity transitions, highlighting the need for adaptation support.
Current solutions like spacecraft centrifuges are costly; new techniques, such as brain stimulation, are being explored to aid adaptation for future deep-space missions.

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