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May 27, 2015

Extremophile bacteria could improve nuclear waste cleanups
Manchester, England (UPI) May 26, 2015
Over the last year, researchers at the University of Manchester have been testing what they call extremophile bacteria, radiation-resistant microorganisms that clean nuclear waste. Now, scientists say their most recent tests suggest the bacteria is even more effective than originally thought. "This could provide a new, and very useful extra layer of protection when we are trying to dispose of nuclear waste," lead researcher Jonathan Lloyd, a professor at the University of Manchester, sai ... read more

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