Space-grown muscle tissues reveal rapid aging-like decline in microgravity

Space-grown muscle tissues reveal rapid aging-like decline in microgravity

Sarcopenia, which is a progressive and extensive decline in muscle mass and strength, is common with aging and is estimated to affect up to 50% of people aged 80 and older. It can lead to disability and injuries from falls and is associated with a lower quality of life and increased mortality. Apart from lifestyle changes, there is no current clinical treatment for sarcopenia.