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Jun 19, 2023
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Microbes that produce gold
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Many microbes can assist in the remediation of several types of metals. Cupriavidus metallidurans is involved in the processing of gold (Au).

The bacterium has enzymes that can change the metals' chemical composition and reduce their toxicity. Additionally, C. metallidurans has been investigated for its capacity to store pr…

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