The gold you see in the photo above was not found in a river or a
mine. It was produced by a bacteria that, according to researchers at
Michigan State University, can survive in extreme toxic environments and
create 24-karat gold nuggets. Pure gold.
Maybe this critter can save us all from the global economic crisis?
Of
course not—but at least it can make Kazem Kashefi—assistant professor
of microbiology and molecular genetics—and Adam Brown—associate
professor of electronic art and intermedia—a bit rich, if only for the
show they have put together.
Kashefi and Brown are the ones who have created this compact laboratory that uses the bacteria Cupriavidus metallidurans to turn gold chlroride—a toxic chemical liquid you can find in nature—into 99.9% pure gold.
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