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Investigation into halophilic bacteria or archaea I think is necessary because these organisms thrive in hypersaline conditions. For this reason it may be possible for them to sequester more salt from solution whilst maintaining structural integrity. | Investigation into halophilic bacteria or archaea I think is necessary because these organisms thrive in hypersaline conditions. For this reason it may be possible for them to sequester more salt from solution whilst maintaining structural integrity. | ||
[http:// | [http://zdna2.umbi.umd.edu/~dassarma/halophiles.pdf Linked here is a pdf about halophiles] | ||
I think this project has the advantages of being a feasible persuit and a great benefit to mankind if successful. | I think this project has the advantages of being a feasible persuit and a great benefit to mankind if successful. | ||
Revision as of 17:00, 21 December 2007
IGEM:Melbourne Return to iGEM Melbourne 2008
22/12/2007 - Simon Takouridis
Investigation into halophilic bacteria or archaea I think is necessary because these organisms thrive in hypersaline conditions. For this reason it may be possible for them to sequester more salt from solution whilst maintaining structural integrity.
Linked here is a pdf about halophiles
I think this project has the advantages of being a feasible persuit and a great benefit to mankind if successful.
22/12/2007 - Simon Takouridis
I think after the bacteria has taken up the salt from solution, they can easily be removed using a filter thereby leaving drinking water.
