114 - The Mold that Eats Radiation for Breakfast
The Curious Clinicians
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Exploring Radiation-Eating Fungi and Extreme Resilience
This chapter explores unique organisms like black fungi and Deinococcus radiodurans that thrive in extreme conditions, particularly in radioactive environments such as Chernobyl. The discussion extends to the implications for space exploration, especially missions to Mars, while reflecting on the fascinating ties between these organisms and historical nuclear events.
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