Microbial Biodegradation of Toxic Waste (Bioremediation)
For many decades, humans have polluted the environment. The resultant toxic waste has been attributed to the development of a number of serious illnesses and health problems, such as cancer, diabetes, developmental illnesses, endocrine disruption, kidney damage, liver damage, and potentially heart disease.
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To tackle this major health and environmental issue, scientists have developed a strategy to clean up toxic waste using naturally occurring and genetically modified microbes to degrade toxic substances so that they are no longer harmful. This strategy is known as bioremediation.
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Daniel George is founder and CEO of Limitless Creative Co., a full-service marketing agency that continues to redefine and reimagine marketing, advertising and experiential.
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