Deinococcus radiodurans has been nicknamed 'Conan the Bacterium' for its ability to withstand intense levels of radiation, which can be thousands of times lethal to humans.
The surprising resilience of Deinococcus radiodurans against radiation is due to a combination of manganese ions, phosphate, and peptides, which creates a powerful antioxidant.
Study co-author Brian Hoffman reflects on the unexpected findings: 'There's something new that forms when you put the pieces together, which makes it better than one or the other.'
This research suggests that understanding the interaction between the components of Deinococcus radiodurans can lead to advancements in improving radiation resistance.
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