New genus of bacteria found living inside hydraulic fracturing wells
Monday, September 5, 2016 - 11:21
in Biology & Nature
Researchers analyzing the genomes of microorganisms living in shale oil and gas wells have found evidence of sustainable ecosystems taking hold there–populated in part by a never-before-seen genus of bacteria they have dubbed “Frackibacter.” The new genus is one of the 31 microbial members found living inside two separate fracturing wells, Ohio State University researchers […]