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Agreement Number:
-
Agreement Value:
$200,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 10, 2018 -
Description:
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 melanin-containing materials on the central nervous system. This research could also have benefits on Earth, since radioprotectors are also needed for protection of cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Location:
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA
Reference Number:
003-2018-2019-Q2-04057
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:

The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.

Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Saskatchewan