Dr. Victor de Lorenzo discusses applications of bacteria as whole-cell catalysts for decontamination and bioremediation. Dr. de Lorenzo shows that many bacteria can use pollutants as carbon sources, allowing them to decontaminate dangerous chemicals in the environment. He highlights one example of engineering the bacterium Pseudomonas putida for bioremediation, using a set of standardized tools, to metabolize 1,3-dichloropropene under anaerobic conditions. This project resulted in both enhanced natural capabilities and introduced novel functions to P. putida.
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Bioremediation: Cyborg-ization of Soil Bacteria for Smart Degradation of Environmental Pollutants
Victor de Lorenzo discusses applications of bacteria as whole-cell catalysts for decontamination and bioremediation. (Talk recorded in June 2015)
Audience:
- Researcher
- Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
Duration: 29:20