Newly identified microbial process could reduce toxic methylmercury levels

(DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory) A team led by the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has identified a novel microbial process that can break down toxic methylmercury in the environment, a fundamental scientific discovery that could potentially reduce mercury toxicity levels and support health and risk assessments.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news