This research discovered a new enzyme in the fungus Trichoderma aggressivum that can break down a dangerous toxin called zearalenone, which commonly contaminates crops and poses health risks to animals and humans. The enzyme works by breaking open the toxin’s molecular structure, making it harmless. This discovery has important implications for food safety and agricultural practices. Impacts on everyday life: – Could lead to better methods for detoxifying contaminated grain and animal feed – May help reduce economic losses in livestock farming due to mycotoxin contamination – Potential development of natural biocontrol agents for crop protection – Could improve food safety by providing new ways to detect and eliminate toxins – May lead to development of environmentally friendly alternatives to chemical treatments