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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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Bibliographic Details
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)
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Summary: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.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed Dec. 24, 2013).
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 min.).
Playing Time:00:01:01