Shewanella bacteria generate energy for survival by transporting electrons to nearby mineral surfaces.
Shewanella bacteria generate energy for survival by transporting electrons to nearby mineral surfaces.
Research Associate, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. Age: 27
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