If humanity ever meets lifeforms beyond Earth (or discovers our solitude in our galaxy) one thing will be sure\u2013galactic historians will remark how interesting it must have been living in the nuclear age that \u201cwe now enjoy\u201d (assuming we survive of course).<\/p>\n
Speaking of nuclear, it seems that some scientists are utilizing a new drug that is showing major promises of fighting against radiation exposure, ensuring that victims not only survive, but remain \u201csemi-healthy\u201d as well.<\/p>\n
(Space War<\/a>) But now researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis report they have developed an agent that protects cells from the lethal effects of radiation, regardless of whether it is given before or after exposure.<\/p>\n
Using this agent in mice, the investigators found that the treatment helped shield rapidly dividing cells that are most vulnerable to radiation-induced death, providing proof in principle that it is possible to fend off radiation damage, according to a study published in the April issue of Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The interesting aspect of this drug is that it can be applied not only before a potential radiation calamity, but afterwards as well. Despite the fact that this drug is intended for those living on our home world, this anti-radiation drug could enable us to actually live upon the lunar and Martian surface<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Although this drug is not a \u201ccure all\u201d for all of our radiation woes, it could represent the first step of us actually living upon other worlds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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