Science online: "Science Online: “Using microorganisms to combat environmental pollution”, Dr. Stephan Thies (IBG-1) (in german)
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The lecture will be held in German.
What is presented?
Together with scientists from all over Europe, researchers at IBG-1 and IMET are working to harness microorganisms as allies in the fight against man-made environmental pollution. Often, they don't even have to look in exotic places to find them.
In his presentation, Stephan Thies from IBG-1 introduces microscopic helpers found on Borkum and in Würselen. He shares the latest insights into the toolbox of bacteria that combat oil slicks or eat polyester compounds, and presents strategies for making soil bacteria hungry for plastic building blocks.
Background:
Among the countless species of bacteria that have evolved in the world, there are many specialists that can render certain toxic chemicals harmless with the help of their own enzyme cascades or even feed on them. The rapid cell division that many bacterial species are capable of allows comparatively rapid evolution to adapt to previously unknown food sources not found in nature. Both properties can help us to find new ways of dealing with environmental pollution.
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