SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 9, 2026Science Daily

Scientists discover bacteria that lock toxic uranium into a stable form

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Bacteria from a flooded uranium mine can convert dissolved, toxic uranium into a rare, stable compound when fed glycerol, a new study found. After 130 days, only 5% of uranium remained dissolved. The discovery could eventually lead to bacteria-based cleanup methods for uranium-contaminated environments.

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