For many decades, humans have polluted the environment. The resultant toxic waste has been attributed to the development of a number of serious illnesses and health problems, such as cancer, diabetes, ...

Bioremediation can be defined as any process that uses microorganisms,fungi, green plants or their enzymes to return the natural environment altered by contaminants to its original condition.

Researchers studying the feasibility of in situ bioremediation have a new tool for their analytical arsenal. The Department of Energy’s Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL) ...

There are many ways oil or petroleum hydrocarbons end up in the waterways, such as offshore rig accidents and pipeline ruptures. With water traffic increasing, oil spills from the overturned ships and ...

The Institute for Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) just released a 45-day draft review of a new S520 consensus standard for professional remediation of microbial growth. The ...

Using advanced genomic identification techniques, researchers studying the impact of the Deepwater Horizon spill on communities of beach microbes saw a succession of organisms and identified ...

Fermentation is one of the oldest biotechnologies, yet it’s now driving some of the most cutting-edge innovations in health, nutrition, and sustainability. From therapeutic enzymes and precision ...

The bioremediation market offers opportunities driven by increasing environmental regulations, demand for sustainable pollution solutions, and technological innovations like bioaugmentation and ...

Humans have an impact on the world around them. From greenhouse emissions to the waste and pollution we produce every day, the activity of each person and communities and nations as a whole has ...