Newly discovered fungus helps destroy a harmful food toxin

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Aug 31, 2023, 8:12 pm159 pts
Patulin (C7H6O4), a mycotoxin produced by several types of fungi, is toxic to a variety of life forms, including humans, mammals, plants, and microorganisms. In particular, environments lacking proper hygienic measures during food production are susceptible to patulin contamination as many of these fungi…

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