Arsenic-Resistant Nematodes Found in Mono Lake
Arsenic-Resistant Nematodes Found in Mono Lake
Researchers recovered eight species from the salty, alkaline environment—increasing the known biodiversity of animals in the California lake five-fold.
Researchers recovered eight species from the salty, alkaline environment—increasing the known biodiversity of animals in the California lake five-fold.
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Arsenic-based Life Challenged Again
Hannah Waters | Jan 24, 2012 | 1 min read
An attempt to regrow the infamous GFAJ-1 bacteria, reported to incorporate arsenic into its DNA backbone, has failed.
Arsenic-based life debate continues
Jessica P. Johnson | Jun 2, 2011 | 3 min read
More than a dozen researchers voice their concerns about a 2010 paper that claims bacteria can use arsenic in place of phosphorus in its DNA and other biomolecules, such as proteins.