Specialists from Russia and the United States consider the possibility of modifying people who have a long-range space flight, for example, on Mars. In particular, it is discussed whether the spleen should be removed by astronauts to reduce radiation defeat. It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the director of the Institute of Medical and Biological Problems (ISBP) of the Russian Academy of Sciences Oleg Orlov.
Space rays and the radiation of the Sun have a destructive effect on human cells and DNA. When flying to Mars, astronauts will be outside the protecting magnetic field of the Earth, as a result will increase the risk of cancer development, as well as cognitive violations. One of the most vulnerable to the radiation authority is the spleen, which is responsible for the formation of an immune response and for the destruction of old and damaged blood cells. Radiation damage to this organ may cause damage to the entire body, for example, lead to intra-abdominal bleeding.
According to some specialists, Mars makes sense to send “modified” cosmonauts, which carried out splenectomy – surgical removal of the spleen. In addition, the flight can be replaced with eye lens to artificial in order to prevent the development of radiation cataracts, as well as in advance of the brain area in advance, changes in which can lead to serious cognitive violations.