New microscopic life aboard the RMS Titanic

Monday, December 6, 2010 - 10:51 in Biology & Nature

A brand-new bacterial species has been found aboard the RMS Titanic, which is contributing to its deterioration. The discovery by a team led by researchers at Dalhousie University reveals a potential new microbial threat to the exterior of ships and underwater metal structures such as oil rigs.

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