Nuclear fungus /

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 nucle...

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Other Authors:	Muller, Derek (Narrator), Ruscoe, Nicky (Producer)
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	This edition in English.
Published:	Sydney, New South Wales : ABC Commercial, 2011.
Series:	Catalyst Engineering case studies online
Subjects:	Fungi. Nuclear engineering. Radiation. Mushrooms. Champignons. Génie nucléaire. Rayonnement. Mushrooms Fungi Nuclear engineering Radiation Documentary television programs Documentary television programs. Documentaires télévisés.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)