Bacteria: Radioactive elements replace essential rare earth metals
Bacteria can use certain radioactive elements to sustain their metabolism.
Source: sciencedaily.com
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Bacteria can use certain radioactive elements to sustain their metabolism.
Bacteria can also sustain their life by consuming other radioactive elements aside from lanthanides. Click to read more.
Munich, Germany (SPX) May 12, 2023 - Bacteria that feed on methanol are able to grow on certain rare earth elements as well as their radioactive relatives. These findings suggest a possible role for such bacteria in the decontamination