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The surprising bathroom problem scientists are studying in space

The surprising bathroom problem scientists are studying in space
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Scientists studying blood samples from 52 astronauts found evidence that gut bacteria begin fermenting protein more often in space, a change researchers say may help explain why constipation is common during long-duration missions. The findings could also help bedridden patients on Earth.

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