New research maps microbial life in U.S. rivers

Mongabay
Nov 29, 2024, 4:18 pm203 pts
A new study published in Nature unveils the mysterious world of microbial life shaping the rivers that millions of Americans depend on for drinking water. The research spans waterways across the continental United States, from small mountain streams to major rivers like the Mississippi. “People used to think…

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