Tag: bioremediation
A new tool to help identify novel bioremediation enzymes
In order to devise novel bio-based remediation techniques, the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) has successfully developed an innovative bioinformatics tool named RemeDB, which would help identify novel bioremediation................
A fungus that can degrade endosulfan identified
A group of scientists at Delhi University has now identified a fungus that can help degrade residue of an insecticide that poses danger to the environment as well as human health...............
A pest gene can help fight pesticide contamination in environment: study
The scientists have isolated a gene that produces a highly efficient enzyme (Glutathione –S-transferase or GST) from bollworm, a pest. This enzyme, they say, can be used for removing pesticides from food and environment...........