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Arsenic-transforming microbes and their role in biomining processes

It is well known that microorganisms can dissolve different minerals and use them as sources of nutrients and energy. The majority of rock minerals are rich in vital elements (e.g., P, Fe, S, Mg and Mo), but some may also contain toxic metals or metalloids, like arsenic. The toxicity of arsenic is d...

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Autores principales: Drewniak, L., Sklodowska, A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3824281/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23299972
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11356-012-1449-0