<em>S. pasteurii</em> Bacteria (IMAGE) Drexel University Caption A special bacteria called Sporosarcina pasteurii, could be the key to avoiding the destructive side-effects of using road salt. Credit Drexel University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.