Moontanman Posted December 20, 2008 Report Posted December 20, 2008 Oil-eating Microbes Give Clue To Ancient Energy SourceScienceDaily (Sep. 11, 2008) — Microbes that break down oil and petroleum are more diverse than we thought, suggesting hydrocarbons were used as an energy source early in Earth's history, scientists heard at the Society for General Microbiology's Autumn meeting being held this week at Trinity College, Dublin. These microbes can change the composition of oil and natural gas and can even control the release of some greenhouse gases. Understanding the role of microbes in consuming hydrocarbons may therefore help us access their role in the natural control of climate change. Oil-eating Microbes Give Clue To Ancient Energy Source Quote
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