Microbe first to break down PCBs
Researchers have discovered a microbe that can break down polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), a toxic substance released into the environment for over 70 years. The breakthrough could lead to the development of bioremediation technologies to tackle the pollutants.
SourceUniversity of Maryland Biotechnology Institute·JournalEnvironmental Microbiology·DateJan 6, 2002