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Gold Producing Bacteria

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For most living beings heavy metals like copper or lead are toxic. However, the bacterium C. metallidurans is an exception and can digest heavy metals. In doing so it can form tiny gold nuggests.

News seen at: ScienceDaily - Top Physics/Tech

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