Genes allow bacteria to mess with mercury, study finds

Thursday, February 7, 2013 - 14:01 in Biology & Nature

By identifying two genes required for transforming inorganic into organic mercury, which is far more toxic, scientists today have taken a significant step toward protecting human health.

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