Microbes Found That Eat Hydrocarbons, And Leave Behind Non-toxic Residue
Sunday, June 14, 2009 - 20:21
in Earth & Climate
Bioremediation of industrial sites and petrochemical spillages often involves finding microbes that can gorge themselves on the toxic chemicals. This leaves behind a non-toxic residue or mineralized material. Researchers in China describe studies of a new microbe that can digest hydrocarbons.
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