In the microscopic world of bacteria, gene transfer is a powerful mechanism that can alter cellular function, drive ...

But this discovery is just one step on the way to full-scale bioremediation, says Inui. Using bacteria to rid waterways and other environments of pollutants such as tetrachloroethene is not as ...

A pair of environmental engineers at the National University of Singapore has found that many bacteria in common sewer water ...

The bacteria, named Dehalogenimonas strain W ... bacterial strain adapts to extreme conditions and holds promise for bioremediation technologies. Estuaries provide essential resources such ...

Bioremediation of heavy metals Bioremediation is the use of either naturally-occurring or deliberately-introduced organisms to consume and break down environmental pollutants and clean up a ...

The discovery could lead to new bioremediation strategies for marine ecosystems. Dehalogenimonas strain W can break down 1,2-dichloroethane, a toxic industrial pollutant, in high-salinity environments ...