Bacteria that bind toxic metals: Are they the future of nuclear waste cleanup?

by Gina M. Buss

Researchers in Germany have found a way to use bacteria which are able to accumulate toxic metals and survive in nuclear waste as a way of cleaning up toxic dumps.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news6046.html">Bacteria that bind toxic metals: Are they the future of nuclear waste cleanup?</a></p> <p><i>by Gina M. Buss</i> <br> <br>Researchers in Germany have found a way to use bacteria which are able to accumulate toxic metals and survive in nuclear waste as a way of cleaning up toxic dumps.</p>