SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa., June 4 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news release:
A Slippery Rock University student is conducting forward-thinking research that offers new solutions for bioremediation at acid mine drainage sites in western Pennsylvania. Gianna Kraus, a senior biology from Murrysville (Kiski HS), completed genetic analysis research at SRU in their project titled "Investigation of Metal-Resistant Bacteria from Acid Mine Drainage Environments."
Kraus is building upon previous research conducted by SRU students under the direction of Evan Guiney and Christopher Maltman, SRU associate professors of biology.
"We are trying to identify patterns within the genomes of the bacteria and what they can do," Kraus said. "Thei...