How we can eliminate harmful redioactive elements from our environment by using recombinant DNA thechnology?

09 September 2015 0 9K Report

Some bacteria have capability to degrade harmful metals from environment, using this strategy it can be designed a GMO which will remove redioactive elements. Please add your ideas here?

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