Twinkie Fungus Mystery
Scientists discovered that a mummified Twinkie contained no living spores, while a blemished Twinkie revealed a common indoor fungus known as cladosporium. Despite the mummified sample's degradation, DNA analysis suggested it was closely related to the fungus found on the marred Twinkie. The investigation highlights the intriguing relationship between the Twinkie's cake and filling, as well as the resilience of fungi in unexpected environments.In this clip
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The mystery of the mummified Twinkie
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