New strain of bacteria discovered that could aid in oil spill, other environmental cleanup
Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 07:00
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...