Biodegradation and Bioremediation of Organic Compounds by Lawrence Wackett, PhD

Lawrence Wackett, PhD, Distinguished McKnight University Professor, College of Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota, discusses the ability of microorganisms to biodegrade environmental chemicals. This property of microorganisms is harnessed in engineered systems, a process call bioremediation. ASM’s virtual lectures are conducted by fellows of the American Academy of Microbiology. If you’d like to learn more about AAM Fellowships, please click http://academy.asm.org/index.php/fellows. Subscribe to ASM's YouTube channel at https://goo.gl/mOVHlK Learn more about the American Society for Microbiology at http://www.asm.org Become a member today at http://www.asmscience.org/join Interact with us on social at: Facebook Show your support and get updates on the latest microbial offerings and news from the ASM.   / asmfan   ASM International Facebook Groups Join an ASM International Facebook Group and connect with microbiologists in your region. http://www.asm.org/index.php/programs... Twitter Follow all the latest news from the Society.   / asmicrobiology   Instagram Outstanding images of your favorite viruses, fungi, bacteria and parasites   / asmicrobiology