Bacterium’s Secret to Radiation Resistance Cracked: Powerful Antioxidant Found
A new study has uncovered the secret behind Deinococcus radiodurans’ extraordinary ability to withstand extreme radiation. The bacterium, dubbed “Conan the Bacterium,” can survive doses of radiation thousands of times higher than what would kill a human. Researchers at Northwestern University and the Uniformed Services University have discovered how this antioxidant works. The key to … Read more