Synopsis of Social media discussions

Discussion posts reflect a balanced view where the harmful effects of lunar soil simulants are recognized, with phrases like 'cytotoxic and genotoxic' used to describe the dust's impact. Some posts question the sensationalism by pointing out the need for specific tests, while others stress the importance of understanding space hazards, showing a combination of curiosity and concern that aligns with the overall moderate scores.

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Agreement
Moderate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the harmful potential of lunar soil simulants, matching the article's findings about cytotoxicity and genotoxicity.

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Interest
Moderate level of interest

Posts show moderate interest, with some emphasizing the health risks and others downplaying the discussion or questioning the implications.

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Engagement
Moderate level of engagement

Many posts reference specific studies, such as the toxicity of lunar soil simulants or the need for further research, indicating a fair depth of engagement.

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Impact
Moderate level of impact

The discussions highlight the serious health concerns regarding lunar dust, emphasizing the need for caution and further investigation, which suggests a moderate impact.

Social Mentions

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1 Posts

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8 Posts

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1 Articles

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4 Articles

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1 Posts

Metrics

Video Views

941,307

Total Likes

41,229

Extended Reach

1,290,401

Social Features

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Timeline: Posts about article

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May 14, 2018

132,387 views


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  • EAPCCT
    @eapcct (Twitter)

    The potential damage from inhaling this dust is unknown but research shows that lunar soil simulants are, with variable activity, cytotoxic and genotoxic to both neuronal and lung-derived cells in culture. 8/9 https://t.co/2WeVhg7sL6
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    July 20, 2022

  • Ümit Kararasul
    @UmitKararasul (Twitter)

    RT @drahmetrasim: Buna alerji demek mümkün değil. Newsweek' in uydurması sadece. Orijinal makalede yazdığı gibi sitotoksik bir reaksiyon ol…
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    March 17, 2022

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  • Mihribannâğme
    @mihribannagme (Twitter)

    RT @drahmetrasim: Buna alerji demek mümkün değil. Newsweek' in uydurması sadece. Orijinal makalede yazdığı gibi sitotoksik bir reaksiyon ol…
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    March 17, 2022

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  • Ahmet Rasim Küçükusta
    @drahmetrasim (Twitter)

    Buna alerji demek mümkün değil. Newsweek' in uydurması sadece. Orijinal makalede yazdığı gibi sitotoksik bir reaksiyon olabilir. Hakiki bir alerjiden bahsedebilmek için ay tozuna karşı spesifik IgE' yi göstermek gerekir. https://t.co/QPA9n09DKK https://t.co/zHXOECsW65
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    March 17, 2022

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  • EAPCCT
    @eapcct (Twitter)

    The potential damage from inhaling this dust is unknown but research shows that lunar soil simulants are, with variable activity, cytotoxic and genotoxic to both neuronal and lung-derived cells in culture. 7/8 https://t.co/2WeVhg7sL6
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    July 20, 2021

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  • (((Asa Zernik)))
    @AsaZernik (Twitter)

    @EK14MeV @wellerstein a) the health effects of radiation are hard to disentangle from health effects of lunar dust: see e.g. https://t.co/s79orDaLRX b) despite the health damage, most of those astronauts have lived *longer* than life expectancy for their age/sex cohort
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    February 3, 2021

  • Research Square
    @researchsquare (Twitter)

    To many, moon dust is not the first considered hazard of space exploration. But lunar soil can wreak havoc on human health. Researchers have thus sought to better understand its toxicological properties. Read the @AguGeohealth study: https://t.co/QUG2wEQsnE https://t.co/SiD9DSKAwH
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    October 1, 2020

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  • x dave
    @MiyaresDave (Twitter)

    https://t.co/j8mL3TKMby
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    February 14, 2019

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    December 11, 2025

    Facebook

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    https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/2017GH000125. [30] M. H. Hecht et al., Detection of Perchlorate and the Soluble Chemistry ...
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    July 2, 2024

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    ... 10.1002/2017GH000125. 2) Another problem is a silicosis type disease caused by the fine dust entering the air sacks of the lung. The immune ...
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    August 17, 2020

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    July 11, 2018

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    com/doi/full/10.1002/2017GH000125 Moon Dust Could Give Astronauts Permanent DNA Damage, Study Finds https://www.livescience.com/62590-moon ...
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    May 18, 2018

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    ... 10.1002/2017GH000125 Moon Dust Could Give Astronauts Permanent DNA Damage, Study Finds https://www.livescience.com/62590-moon-dust-bad-lungs ...
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Abstract Synopsis

  • Previous lunar missions highlighted potential risks associated with lunar soil, particularly for astronauts who may spend extended periods on the Moon.
  • Studies using lung and neuronal cell cultures exposed to lunar soil simulants showed that these materials could lead to cell death and DNA damage.
  • Freshly crushed lunar soil simulants were more harmful than those received from suppliers, but the observed cytotoxicity and genotoxicity did not directly relate to the production of reactive oxygen species or the accumulation of detectable DNA damage.