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TIL of research into genetically engineering humans for space and living on other planets.

www.space.com Can We Genetically Engineer Humans to Survive Missions to Mars?

We might one day combine tardigrade DNA into our own cells.

Can We Genetically Engineer Humans to Survive Missions to Mars?

One method is epigenome engineering and would target genes advantageous for space. Another method is to combine the DNA of other species (i.e. tardigrades) with human cells to make humans better fit for space.

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