New strain of bacteria discovered that could aid in oil spill, other environmental cleanup
Friday, June 11, 2010 - 12:03
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have discovered a new strain of bacteria that can produce non-toxic, comparatively inexpensive "rhamnolipids," and effectively help degrade polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs - environmental pollutants that are one of the most harmful aspects of oil spills.