Shewanella species couple the decomposition of organic matter to the reduction of various terminal electron acceptors that are present in the diverse environments that they can inhabit. The metabolic ...

Just like humans effortlessly suck up oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide, some bacteria take in toxic metals and release non-toxic versions. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited ...

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers have completed the first thorough, system-level assessment of the diversity of an environmentally important genus of microbes known as Shewanella. Microbes belonging to ...

One of the most common bacteria in the Earth, Shewanella oneidensis MR-1, influences the mobility and bioavailability of iron and environmental contaminants like lead, cobalt and arsenic. Researchers ...

microbes that have the ability to “inhale” certain metals and compounds and convert them to an altered state, which is typically much less toxic. Using genetic analysis, scientists discover that a ...

Researchers analyzed the gene sequences, proteins expressed and physiology of 10 strains of bioremediation microbes called Shewanella. Results showed surprising diversity not seen using traditional ...

As oceans warm, pathogenic bacteria are turning up more frequently in northern regions, scientists say. By Roni Caryn Rabin On a warm day in early July, Ed Houlihan guided kayakers on a four-mile trip ...

Rare earth elements are essential components of electric cars, wind turbines and smartphones. Retrieving these metals from raw ore requires processing with acids and solvents. While cities, towns, and ...

Unusually high water temperature along Australia's east coast last summer resulted in an abnormally high level of infections among beachgoers by the marine bacteria, Shewanella algae, according to new ...

Kenneth Nealson can be described in many ways, including "expert in microbiology and biochemistry." But that's not the one he is most proud of. "People call me the 'father of Shewanella,' " said ...

Michael Kanellos is editor at large at CNET News.com, where he covers hardware, research and development, start-ups and the tech industry overseas. A strain of bacteria that releases electrons as a ...