Mutant Cyanobacterium Chonkus Could Help Combat Climate Change with Carbon Storage

Chonkus, a mutant strain of cyanobacterium, has been found to store more carbon and sink faster than typical strains. Discovered by Max Schubert and his team at the Wyss Institute, this microbe could assist in carbon sequestration efforts. Chonkus’ quick sinking ability and high carbon storage capacity suggest it may play a role in reducing atmospheric carbon levels, …

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