Difference between revisions of "Immune system"
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| − | The [[human]] '''Immune System''' is influenced by several factors on [[Mars]]. A Mars [[colony]] would live in an [[habitat|artificial environment]] with a different microbial composition. Many [[microbes]] | + | The [[human]] '''Immune System''' is influenced by several factors on [[Mars]]. A Mars [[colony]] would live in an [[habitat|artificial environment]] with a different microbial composition. Many [[microbes]] might not have made the trip. Other germs may behave differently on Mars. Low [[gravity]] and other factors may make the human physiology susceptible to unforeseen ailments. |
There is evidence that many people develop allergies if growing up without frequent contact to other [[children]], or exposed to lesser illnesses (such as chicken pox). | There is evidence that many people develop allergies if growing up without frequent contact to other [[children]], or exposed to lesser illnesses (such as chicken pox). | ||
| + | Radiation may lower the resistance of the immune system. although there are studies (reference) that show that a low level of radiation might be beneficial to some. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Vaccination program]] | *[[Vaccination program]] | ||
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[[Category:Health and Safety]] | [[Category:Health and Safety]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:24, 10 May 2023
The human Immune System is influenced by several factors on Mars. A Mars colony would live in an artificial environment with a different microbial composition. Many microbes might not have made the trip. Other germs may behave differently on Mars. Low gravity and other factors may make the human physiology susceptible to unforeseen ailments.
There is evidence that many people develop allergies if growing up without frequent contact to other children, or exposed to lesser illnesses (such as chicken pox). Radiation may lower the resistance of the immune system. although there are studies (reference) that show that a low level of radiation might be beneficial to some.
