Efficient oil-eating bacteria cooperate to maximize dining capacity

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Aug 29, 2023, 4:18 pm118 pts
Oil spills are disastrous for the natural environment, as they lead to long lasting pollution that harms surrounding wildlife. However, certain oil-degrading bacteria thrive in oil-spill conditions and contribute remarkably to the bioremediation of oil. Although biofilms, which are communities formed by…

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