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.
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