Mark Dopson, Craig Baker-Austin, P. Ram Koppineedi, Philip L. Bond, Microbiology, published by the Society for General Microbiology
This scientific review paper summarizes the knowledge of acidophile metal resistance, which allows acidophiles to survive in acidic metal-rich environments, such as areas affected by acid mine drainage. A description of the ecology and microbial communities of acid-leaching environments and their environmental significance is provided. The authors then review the current knowledge of metal resistance mechanisms in acidophilic micro-organisms and discuss how using molecular investigations to study genome expressions of acidophile metal resistance may broaden the scope these studies. You must have a subscription to Microbiology to view this journal article.
Subject: Biology:Ecology:Metabolism, Biofilms, Biology:Microbiology, Geoscience:Geology:Geochemistry:Acid/Base Reactions, Oxidation/Reduction Reactions Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Research Results, Overview/Reference Work Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16), Graduate/Professional Extreme Environments: Acidic, Altered by Humans Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:GeochemistryKeyword: Iron Mountain
