NASA Twins Study Finds Space-Linked Changes to Gene Expression, Telomere Length https://www.genomeweb.com/genetic-research/nasa-twins-study-finds-space-linked-changes-gene-expression-telomere-length NEW YORK (GenomeWeb) – While spaceflight leads to changes in gene expression, telomere length, and other physiological measures, most of these alterations return to normal upon return to Earth, according to a new analysis from the NASA Twins Study.