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114 - The Mold that Eats Radiation for Breakfast

The Curious Clinicians

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This chapter explores the unique black fungus found in Chernobyl, which thrives on radiation as an energy source. The discussion includes the context of public health measures taken post-disaster and insights from scholarly articles on the fungus's remarkable adaptations in a radioactive environment.

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