Genomic analyses of transport proteins in Ralstonia metallidurans
2005

Genomic Analyses of Transport Proteins in Ralstonia metallidurans

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Author Information

Author(s): Torsten Von Rozycki

Conclusion

Ralstonia metallidurans has genes that help it withstand high concentrations of heavy metals.

Supporting Evidence

  • Ralstonia metallidurans is better able to withstand high concentrations of heavy metals than any other well-studied organism.
  • The study identifies genes encoding homologues of established and putative transport proteins.

Takeaway

This study looks at how a special bacteria can survive in places with a lot of heavy metals.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1002/cfg.461

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