You cannot see them, but they are everywhere. The world of microbes is more ignored that hated or loved, but they are not to be denied.
Infectious diseases have given bacteria and fungi bad names, but could we enjoy bread, yogurt, or beer without them?
Methane on Mars may be inorganic, but if it does lead to a form of life on the planet, then a microbe not man will be involved.
Here is a link to the thought that a microbe from another part of the Universe, riding on a meteorite, could be our common ancestor:
http://www.v-j-enterprises.com/nasanews.html#7/29/98-vital
Back to the ground realities of today, microbes have huge roles in environmental conservation. Bacteria, fungi, and even humble algae can degrade harmful off-target residues of hazardous chemicals such as pesticides. Here is an exemplary link:
http://d.wanfangdata.com.cn/NSTLQK_NSTL_QK7802954.aspx
Post below if you would like to develop colonies of microbes to re-mediate contaminated soil and water.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
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