Blood tests reveal why astronauts get constipated in space
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"Blood tests reveal why astronauts get constipated in space" is generating significant coverage in the Science category, with 4 articles from 4 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
Outlets currently covering the story include Discover Magazine, inkorr.com, The Times of India and sciencedaily.com. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.
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Coverage (4)
- Astronauts Tend to Get Constipated in Space, a Blood Test May Reveal Why Discover Magazine · 3d ago
- How Microgravity Alters Gut Protein Fermentation, Leading to Constipation in Astronauts inkorr.com · 3d ago
- Study finds that these blood tests show why Astronauts get constipated in Space The Times of India · 3d ago
- Blood tests reveal why astronauts get constipated in space sciencedaily.com · 3d ago
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