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University · founded 1907

University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Canada · usask.ca

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2018 · research

Radioprotectors are needed to protect astronauts from detrimental effects of space radiation. Melanin is known to protect fungi and other organisms from high doses of ionizing radiation. Thus, melanin-based radioprotectors could help solve the problem of radioprotection in space. This project will investigate the protective anti-carcinogenesis effects of melanin-containing black mushrooms when ingested, study its effect on preventing colon cancer, and evaluate the radioprotective effects on mel

University of Saskatchewan · funded by Canadian Space Agency

CAD 200k