# Fungus to the Rescue: How Mucor racemosus Could Shield Us from Radiation (2026)

> Researchers report that the gut fungus Mucor racemosus reduced weight loss, inflammation and oxidative stress in irradiated mice, with protection linked to amino acids and methionine production. The study also found that feeding irradiated mice cheese fermented with the fungus lowered intestinal and systemic inflammation markers.

- Date: 2026-11-02 · published 2026-11-02T03:11:29.206Z
- Category: report · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/74724-fungus-to-the-rescue-how-mucor-racemosus-could-shield-us-from-radiation-2026
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## Why it matters

This is a human and animal health research finding with no immediate supply, demand or price implication for feed commodities.

## Sources

- lpag.org: https://lpag.org/article/fungus-to-the-rescue-how-mucor-racemosus-could-shield-us-from-radiation

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