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Bacteria are cleaning up our toxic waste | Orbitals 410
14 minutes Posted Nov 11, 2021 at 11:00 am.
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Bacteria often get a bad rap, which is fair—they are responsible for diseases like strep throat, pneumonia, and tuberculosis, and antibiotic resistance is a legitimate threat to humanity's existence. But some bacteria might actually save lives by cleaning up things like massive oil spills and radioactive waste. Featuring Dr. Cara Santelli.