Effects of neutron radiation generated in deep space-like environments on food resources

Abstract The impact of deep space cosmic rays on food resources is as important as the risks of cosmic rays to the human body. This study demonstrates the potential for neutrons as secondary radiation in deep space spacecraft to cause meat activation and oxidative modification of proteins and lipids...

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Main Authors: Machiko Hatsuda, Hiroaki Kawasaki, Ayako Shigenaga, Atsushi Taketani, Takaoki Takanashi, Yasuo Wakabayashi, Yoshie Otake, Yayoi Kamata, Akari Ichinose, Honoka Nishioka, Hayato Kimura, Yumi Koganei, Shiomi Komoriya, Miyu Sakai, Yui Hamano, Maria Yoshida, Fumiyuki Yamakura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-08-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-38990-1