SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 31, 2025Wired

These Newly Discovered Cells Breathe in Two Ways

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A newly discovered bacterium (RSW1) can simultaneously use oxygen and sulfur for respiration, allowing it to adapt to changing oxygen levels in hot springs and challenging our understanding of microbial metabolism.

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