Bioremediation of toxic metals using worms: Earthworms soak up heavy metal

Thursday, August 16, 2012 - 13:00 in Earth & Climate

Earthworms could be used to extract toxic heavy metals, including cadmium and lead, from solid waste from domestic refuse collection and waste from vegetable and flower markets, according to researchers.

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