Radiation Munching Fungi | Chernobyl Weird Stories
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In 1986, the Chernobyl tragedy left behind a frightening legacy by establishing a zone of exclusion in which only a small number of types of life were able to flourish. Scientists have found astonishing fungus that not only live but also absorb radiation, and they have found them among the radioactive ruins. The purpose of this article is to investigate the distinctive characteristics of these fungi, namely Cladosporium sphaerospermum and Cryptococcus neoformans, as well as the possible uses of these fungi in the fields of environmental research and space exploration.
Radiosynthesis is the process by which organisms have evolved to utilize ionizing radiation as a source of energy. Radiotrophic fungi are species that have adapted to employ this process. The first time that this phenomena was noticed was at Chernobyl, when researchers discovered Cladosporium sphaerospermum flourishing in the remnants of the reactor.
Using a process that is analogous to how plants make use of sunlight in the process of photosynthesis, this dark-colored fungus has a remarkable capacity to transform gamma radiation into chemical energy. An essential component of this process is the existence of melanin, which is a pigment that is prevalent in human skin. Melanin not only shields these fungi from the harmful effects of UV light, but it also enables them to reap the benefits of radiation for their own development. According to the findings of laboratory research, Cladosporium sphaerospermum was able to efficiently "feed" on radiation since it exhibited increased biomass when it was subjected to radiation levels that were substantially higher than the normally occurring levels.
Видео Radiation Munching Fungi | Chernobyl Weird Stories канала TheNaeth
In 1986, the Chernobyl tragedy left behind a frightening legacy by establishing a zone of exclusion in which only a small number of types of life were able to flourish. Scientists have found astonishing fungus that not only live but also absorb radiation, and they have found them among the radioactive ruins. The purpose of this article is to investigate the distinctive characteristics of these fungi, namely Cladosporium sphaerospermum and Cryptococcus neoformans, as well as the possible uses of these fungi in the fields of environmental research and space exploration.
Radiosynthesis is the process by which organisms have evolved to utilize ionizing radiation as a source of energy. Radiotrophic fungi are species that have adapted to employ this process. The first time that this phenomena was noticed was at Chernobyl, when researchers discovered Cladosporium sphaerospermum flourishing in the remnants of the reactor.
Using a process that is analogous to how plants make use of sunlight in the process of photosynthesis, this dark-colored fungus has a remarkable capacity to transform gamma radiation into chemical energy. An essential component of this process is the existence of melanin, which is a pigment that is prevalent in human skin. Melanin not only shields these fungi from the harmful effects of UV light, but it also enables them to reap the benefits of radiation for their own development. According to the findings of laboratory research, Cladosporium sphaerospermum was able to efficiently "feed" on radiation since it exhibited increased biomass when it was subjected to radiation levels that were substantially higher than the normally occurring levels.
Видео Radiation Munching Fungi | Chernobyl Weird Stories канала TheNaeth
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