Publications by authors named "Irina A Balygina"
Article Synopsis
- Chronic ionizing radiation from sources like nuclear accidents and space exploration threatens human health, but fungi show remarkable resistance to such radiation.
- A study tested 95 fungal isolates for their ability to withstand chronic ionizing radiation, heavy metals, high temperatures, and low pH, giving insights into their resistance mechanisms.
- Results indicated that resistance to chronic ionizing radiation in fungi is primarily linked to their resistance to chromium and elevated temperatures, highlighting fundamental differences in how fungi cope with chronic versus acute radiation exposure.
