Desulfovibrio vulgaris (IMAGE) DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Caption Desulfovibrio vulgaris is an anaerobic sulfate-eating microbe that can also consume toxic and radioactive waste, making it a prime candidate for bioremediation of contaminated environments. Credit Photo courtesy of Berkeley Lab 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.