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flag Scientists find bacteria that breathe iron to detoxify sulfide, aiding environmental cleanup.

flag International scientists discovered bacteria that "breathe" iron minerals by oxidizing toxic sulfide, turning it into harmless sulfate. flag These MISO bacteria can help detoxify water and soil by breaking down harmful sulfide, potentially aiding in environmental cleanup efforts. flag The findings, published in Nature, highlight a new biological link between sulfur, iron, and carbon cycles in oxygen-free environments.

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