Energy-eating bacteria
Some bacteria can draw electrons directly from solid surfaces, expanding our understanding of microbial energy metabolism.
Photoferrotrophy and electron uptake
Researchers studying Rhodopseudomonas palustris demonstrated how specialized proteins enable bacteria to extract electrons from iron minerals or electrodes.
Why this matters
- New models of microbial metabolism
- Potential applications in bioenergy
- Insights into ancient metabolic pathways
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