Methanotrophs (IMAGE)

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Methanotrophs

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Researchers gained new insights into the mechanisms some methane-feeding bacteria called methanotrophs (pictured) use to break down the toxin methylmercury.

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Andy Sproles/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy; Jeremy Semrau/Univ. of Michigan

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