Bacteria That Poops Gold

Bacteria That Poops Gold

Scientists have discovered a bacteria that poops gold.

This microbial magician, named Cupriavidus metallidurans, when placed in a minilab full of gold chloride, a nasty toxin, gobbled up the poison and, in about a week, processed it out as 24-karat nuggets of the precious yellow metal.

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