With the talk of space exploration and Mars colonization raising hopes of humans becoming an interplanetary species, the issue of surviving in space remains a problem. Microgravity and radiation both pose a threat to our health and safety if we spend too much time in outer space. However, the introduction of gene editing technology may offer a solution. Would it be possible for human beings to modify their own genome to be able to better survive in space? And if so, should they?
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