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The Admiral
03/14/18 11:26:15 PM
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https://nypost.com/2018/03/14/astronauts-dna-no-longer-matches-his-identical-twin/

Astronaut Scott Kelly had an identical twin brother when he ventured into space and set the record for most consecutive days spent in orbit, but not anymore.

In a groundbreaking new study, NASA scientists found that Kellys DNA had been altered upon his return to earth with 7 percent of his genes experiencing an unexpected change, according to the agency.

Research teams from around the country had been analyzing the New Jersey natives condition and genetic makeup following his year-long stay aboard the International Space Station as part of NASAs Twins Study.

Kelly said on Twitter that he didnt find out about the results until he saw media reports this week about the DNA change.


This is very interesting and kind of disturbing at the same time.
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RachelSam
03/14/18 11:27:28 PM
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Interesting. Or maybe the astronaut is an alien now?!?
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E32005
03/14/18 11:27:28 PM
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KnightofShikari
03/14/18 11:27:44 PM
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ASithLord7
03/14/18 11:28:44 PM
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Distant_Rainbow
03/14/18 11:29:22 PM
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The Admiral posted...
This is very interesting and kind of distributing at the same time.


Oooh boy! I wonder what I'll get out of this!
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joestarrr
03/14/18 11:30:28 PM
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E32005 posted...
aliens
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Zeeak4444
03/14/18 11:30:43 PM
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The Admiral posted...
https://nypost.com/2018/03/14/astronauts-dna-no-longer-matches-his-identical-twin/

Astronaut Scott Kelly had an identical twin brother when he ventured into space and set the record for most consecutive days spent in orbit, but not anymore.

In a groundbreaking new study, NASA scientists found that Kellys DNA had been altered upon his return to earth with 7 percent of his genes experiencing an unexpected change, according to the agency.

Research teams from around the country had been analyzing the New Jersey natives condition and genetic makeup following his year-long stay aboard the International Space Station as part of NASAs Twins Study.

Kelly said on Twitter that he didnt find out about the results until he saw media reports this week about the DNA change.


This is very interesting and kind of distributing at the same time.


You said it best. Holy crap.
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XxKrazyChaosxX
03/14/18 11:31:08 PM
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ASithLord7 posted...
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That photo is great. lol
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DanHarenChamp
03/14/18 11:31:57 PM
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not surprising
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GodofLegend
03/14/18 11:31:58 PM
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Something something fire...NOW
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eggcorn
03/14/18 11:35:28 PM
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dude needs to be taken to an undisclosed location in the antarctic and quarantined.
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FifthBeethoven
03/14/18 11:37:12 PM
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That seems kinda messed up the people didn't tell him the results of their DNA tests. He had to find out through the news discussing it.
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Tyranthraxus
03/14/18 11:37:19 PM
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DevsBro
03/14/18 11:37:19 PM
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This reminds me of season 1 episode 11 of The Twilight Zone, "And When the Sky Was Opened."

Should still be on Netflix, btw.
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Muffinz0rz
03/14/18 11:39:42 PM
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holy shit
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Webmaster4531
03/14/18 11:40:25 PM
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Wonder how creationists would explain this.
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voldothegr8
03/14/18 11:41:06 PM
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Probably from all that cosmic radiation
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dave_is_slick
03/14/18 11:42:37 PM
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The Admiral posted...
This is very interesting and kind of disturbing at the same time.

This is like, the perfect sentence for this.
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The Admiral
03/14/18 11:45:06 PM
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A bit more on why this might have happened:

https://www.livescience.com/62000-scott-kelly-dna-twin-study.html

Meanwhile, Scott Kelly's identical twin brother, Mark (a retired astronaut, himself), remained on Earth as a control subject. The Kelly brothers are the only twin astronauts in history, NASA said. Because identical twins are born with identical DNA the genetic code that tells cells when and how to work the Kellys made ideal subjects for before-and-after comparison.

Researchers tested both Kelly brothers before, during and after Scott's year in space to map specific changes in the astronauts' physical and mental health. Most of Scott's physical changes including his 2-inch height gain proved to be temporary responses to the low-gravity, low-oxygen environment of space, NASA said.

However, genes involved in bone formation, oxygen deprivation, immune system responses and DNA repair remained transformed after Scott Kelly's return to Earth, NASA reported. The reason behind this could involve a complicated reaction to an unusual type of stress: the stress of space.

"Oftentimes, when the body encounters something foreign, an immune response is activated," Christopher Mason, a Twins Study researcher and an associate professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, told Business Insider. "The body thinks theres a reason to defend itself. We know there are aspects of being in space that are not a pleasant experience, and this is the molecular manifestation of the body responding to that stress."

Understanding why and how these "space genes" activate will be crucial to planning longer manned space missions. The way NASA sees it, Scott Kelly's year in space is a significant "stepping stone to a three-year mission to Mars."

More than 200 researchers in 30 states are helping to analyze the Kelly brothers' various test results, looking for space-induced changes in Scott Kelly's cognition, metabolism, microbiome and many other physiological processes. NASA will publish the comprehensive findings of these tests in a single study later this year.

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Statical_Ork
03/14/18 11:47:34 PM
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Radiation is brazy yo
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Reis
03/14/18 11:50:06 PM
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The Admiral posted...
However, genes involved in bone formation, oxygen deprivation, immune system responses and DNA repair remained transformed after Scott Kelly's return to Earth, NASA reported. The reason behind this could involve a complicated reaction to an unusual type of stress: the stress of space.

This is really not that shocking, it's already been well documented how prolonged exposure to zero-g affects our bodies. It was just fortuitous to have a literal genetic copy via a twin to see exactly what changes at a genetic level
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_MorningStar
03/14/18 11:53:40 PM
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Either this is Venoms origin story for the new movie, or dude is going to be able to stretch his limbs soonish
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Webmaster4531
03/14/18 11:53:48 PM
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Anyone know a creationist to @?
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Tyranthraxus
03/14/18 11:54:28 PM
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Webmaster4531 posted...
Anyone know a creationist to @?

No cause they get banned so much it's like they never have the same name for a week.
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DevsBro
03/15/18 12:02:40 AM
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Webmaster4531 posted...
Anyone know a creationist to @?

I don't really know what about this is supposed to refute creationism. Crazy stuff happens in outer space. Who'd have guessed.
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kuwab0
03/15/18 12:08:01 AM
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NathanX95
03/15/18 12:11:49 AM
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Webmaster4531 posted...
Anyone know a creationist to @?

How exactly would this even refute that? They're completely unrelated.
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Webmaster4531
03/15/18 12:14:38 AM
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DevsBro posted...
Webmaster4531 posted...
Anyone know a creationist to @?

I don't really know what about this is supposed to refute creationism. Crazy stuff happens in outer space. Who'd have guessed.

Seriously? DNA doesn't change is a big part of their anti-evolution BS.
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littlebro07
03/15/18 12:17:00 AM
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He's a fucking alien oh fuck we're fucking fucked
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CreekCo
03/15/18 12:20:37 AM
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Webmaster4531 posted...
Anyone know a creationist to @?


What does this have to do with creationist theory? People are stupid political with everything. Enjoy the cool science article without brown nosing to cool points.
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littlebro07
03/15/18 12:21:25 AM
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Seriously

Alien killed the astronaut, took his body, didn't know he had a twin and is now panicking that he'll be discovered
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Webmaster4531
03/15/18 12:23:15 AM
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Creationism is the religious belief that the universe and life originated "from specific acts of divine creation",[2][3] as opposed to the scientific conclusion that they came about through natural processes.[4] The first use of the term "creationist" to describe a proponent of creationism is found in an 1856 letter of Charles Darwin describing those who objected on religious grounds to the then emerging science of evolution.[5]


Literally the first usage.
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EpicMickeyDrew
03/15/18 12:23:22 AM
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Why do they need a twin for this? Can't you just compare dna of one person before and after they go to space?
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Wetterdew
03/15/18 12:24:35 AM
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He must have entered the Shimmer.
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Reis
03/15/18 12:25:21 AM
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EpicMickeyDrew posted...
Why do they need a twin for this? Can't you just compare dna of one person before and after they go to space?

You don't. It's just likely that they never thought to do it before, but having a twin was a convenient way to compare

Hopefully this sets a precedent to do it with all astronauts if it already isn't being done, so we can understand the phenomena more in depth
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GiftedACIII
03/15/18 12:27:00 AM
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If and when space travel becomes a thing that's definitely going to need a change in how forensics work
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_MorningStar
03/15/18 12:28:17 AM
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Captain_Qwark posted...
He must have encountered a great one

Kos, or some say Kosm
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ASithLord7
03/15/18 12:31:30 AM
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_MorningStar posted...
Captain_Qwark posted...
He must have encountered a great one

Kos, or some say Kosm

Io_
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_MorningStar
03/15/18 12:32:31 AM
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ASithLord7 posted...
_MorningStar posted...
Captain_Qwark posted...
He must have encountered a great one

Kos, or some say Kosm

Io_

Lol took me a second. I was like, who is one eye open and the other not?

Then I realized it was make contact. Bravo sir.
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E32005
03/15/18 12:47:38 AM
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What if just living out in space for a prolonged period of time (not just a year or two but decades) fundamentally changes our DNA.

We go to Mars and literally become aliens.
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Smashingpmkns
03/15/18 12:48:11 AM
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Space made him gay smh
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Webmaster4531
03/15/18 1:59:10 AM
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27_Sandman_40 posted...
Webmaster4531 posted...
DevsBro posted...
Webmaster4531 posted...
Anyone know a creationist to @?

I don't really know what about this is supposed to refute creationism. Crazy stuff happens in outer space. Who'd have guessed.

Seriously? DNA doesn't change is a big part of their anti-evolution BS.


oh wow an infinite and almghty god is incapable of creating evolution! - said no smart person ever

youre arguing with a wall

Since when does creationism mean a theist with a snowflake god?

Stoned Guy: What if God was a women?
Other Stoned Guy: Don't talk creationism with me.
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