Environmental Science, Bioremediation

Macro lens, 100mm, high detail, controlled lighting: A vibrant Aspergillus colony growing on a petri dish, showing resilience against visible signs of cadmium stress.

Fungal Powerhouses: How Aspergillus Tackles Toxic Cadmium in Contaminated Soil

Hey there! Let’s Talk Dirty (Soil) Heavy metal pollution is a pretty big deal, right? Stuff like cadmium (Cd), lead, nickel, zinc, and copper getting into our soil and water from industrial waste and other human activities. It’s not just bad for the environment; it’s seriously nasty for us, plants,…