| Title | Microbial detoxification of metals and radionuclides. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2001 |
| Authors | Lloyd JR, Lovley DR |
| Journal | Curr Opin Biotechnol |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pagination | 248-53 |
| Date Published | 2001 Jun |
| ISSN | 0958-1669 |
| Keywords | Bacteria, Biodegradation, Environmental, Biotechnology, Environmental Pollution, Genetic Engineering, Geologic Sediments, Metals, Heavy, Radioisotopes |
| Abstract | Microorganisms have important roles in the biogeochemical cycling of toxic metals and radionuclides. Recent advances have been made in understanding metal-microbe interactions and new applications of these processes to the detoxification of metal and radionuclide contamination have been developed. |
| Alternate Journal | Curr. Opin. Biotechnol. |
| PubMed ID | 11404102 |
Department of Microbiology