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[theweaselking]

In zero-g environments, the human immune system does not activate T-cells, causing astronauts to be extremely vulnerable to infection.

Other than weightlessness, the only other situation that severely diminishes T-cell function is HIV infection.

Comments

[anivair.livejournal.com]

Wow, tht's fascinating. I wonder what that's all about?

[unnamed525.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking that the research they do into overcoming the lack of T-cell activation in microgravity would be of immense utility in the treatment of AIDS patients.

[thette.livejournal.com]

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma also severly diminishes T-cell function. Of course.

[theweaselking.livejournal.com]

Tell The New Scientist.

[thette.livejournal.com]

I'm sure a bunch of doctors will.