Using microbes for the quick clean up of dirty oil

Monday, September 7, 2009 - 21:07 in Biology & Nature

Microbiologists from the University of Essex, UK have used microbes to break down and remove toxic compounds from crude oil and tar sands. These acidic compounds persist in the environment, taking up to 10 years to break down.

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