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Background Studies have shown that radiation from radiotherapy increases the yeast colonization of patients. However it is not clear, if such radiation alters the yeast itself. The aim of the present study was therefore to report the direct impact of gamma radiation on Candida tropicalis. Methods C. tropicalis was obtained from a patient with a carcinoma, a suspension of this yeast containing 2...