Understudied gut fungus may help repair radiation-damaged DNA and limit intestinal injury
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that specific filamentous fungi in the gut microbiome may help protect against radiation-induced intestinal damage. Researchers found that the fungus Mucor racemosus aids in DNA repair and reduces inflammation in mice.
Why it matters
This research expands our understanding of the gut microbiome beyond bacteria, potentially offering new therapeutic avenues for radiation injury treatment.
edited by Gaby Clark , reviewed by Robert Egan
This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility:
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in