This Geotimes article highlights recent work done by Derek Lovley on the microbe Geobacter. The article discusses the ability of Geobacter to eat metal wastes as well as the prospect of using Geobacter as a microbial fuel cell. The web site also contains links to the Geotimes' home page, the American Geological Institute (AGI) home, and other useful AGI links.
Subject: Biology:Ecology:Habitats:Marine, Biology:Ecology:Metabolism, Geoscience:Hydrology:Ground Water:Contaminant hydrology, Biology:Microbiology, Geoscience:Geology:Geochemistry:Surface Chemistry, Environmental Science:Ecosystems:Biogeochemical cycling Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work Grade Level: Graduate/Professional, Informal, College Upper (15-16), General Public, College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12) Extreme Environments: Altered by Humans Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Science, Biogeoscience, Geochemistry, Hydrology/Hydrogeology, Ecology, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:WaterKeyword: Bioremediation
