Self-replicating Fungus from Chernobyl Could Protect Astronauts from Space Radiations - News18 29-Jul-2020

Self-replicating Fungus from Chernobyl Could Protect Astronauts from Space Radiations - News18

The fungi, named a Cladosporium sphaerospermum, absorbs ionizing gamma radiation along with using it to produce its own biomass. This process could turn out to be helpful in creating anti-radiation shields for space travellers.

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