Microbiologists can now measure extremely slow life
Monday, March 19, 2012 - 10:02
in Earth & Climate
Microbiologists at Aarhus University (Denmark) have developed a new method for measuring the very slow metabolism of bacteria deep down in the seabed. The results can provide knowledge about the global carbon cycle and its long-term impact on the climate.
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