A gut fungus may protect the body from radiation damage
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Mucor racemosus, a fungus living in the human gut, reduced weight loss, inflammation, and oxidative stress in irradiated mice by producing amino acids and other compounds that facilitate DNA repair and intestinal tissue recovery.
These findings are from mouse studies; human application will require further research and clinical testing.
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