Space-Like flights may rewire your Brain's navigation system
NCT ID NCT02789007
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how brief periods of weightlessness during parabolic flights (like those used to train astronauts) affect the brain's memory and navigation centers. Twenty-four healthy volunteers underwent brain scans and cognitive tests before and after flying. The goal was to see if zero-gravity changes the hippocampus, a key area for spatial memory, and related stress markers.
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Caen CHU
Caen, 14000, France
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