Tag: Environmental Microbiology
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Has a Fungus in Chernobyl Evolved to Feed on Radiation? A Scientific Look
Introduction: The Chernobyl Legacy and a Curious Claim The 1986 Chernobyl disaster left a radioactive landscape that scientists long considered uninhabitable for most life. Yet, in the ruins surrounding Reactor 4, researchers discovered a surprising cast of organisms that could endure, and in some cases seemingly thrive, in high-radiation environments. One question has captured public…
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Skin Deep: How Ancient Fish Skins Survived 52 Million Years
Overview: A Window into Deep Time In a milestone study led by Curtin University, scientists uncover how a fossilized fish skin managed to endure 52 million years. The team analyzed a remarkably intact specimen of Diplomystus dentatus, complete with fossilized skin and scales, discovered in the Fossil Basin of Wyoming, USA. The findings, published in…
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Skin deep: New research reveals the secret to ancient fish scales’ survival
Intro: uncovering a fossilization breakthrough In a breakthrough study led by Curtin University researchers, scientists have unveiled how delicate fish skin and scales managed to endure for 52 million years. By examining a remarkably well-preserved specimen of Diplomystus dentatus from the Fossil Basin in Wyoming, the team reveals a nuanced picture of fossilization that challenges…