Methanotrophs use enzyme to survive the toxic effects of hydrogen sulphide

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Source: Rao lab

Researchers have discovered that the methanotroph Methylococcus capsulatus Bath has an enzyme that helps it grow in the presence of small amounts of H2S.  

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