Susanne Golby, University of Calgary (IMAGE)

University of Calgary

Susanne Golby, University of Calgary

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Susanne Golby is part of the University of Calgary research group that has isolated biofilms that are indigenous to the oilsands environment and are highly tolerant to the stress associated with toxins and metals found in tailings water. Those consortia of biofilms are able to, slowly, detoxify the water.

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Credit: Riley Brandt/University of Calgary.

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