Nuclear fungus

Description

Fungus has been found thriving in highly radioactive conditions and is rich in melanin. As radiation causes cell damage and mutation, the melanin acts as a shield absorbing energy from the radiation, and the fungus growth is enhanced. Fungi could be used in the future as a means of cleaning up nuclear waste and developing new cancer treatments.

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1 min

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Date of Publication

2011

Database

Alexander Street

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