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Genetically Modified Bacteria Can Fix Cracked Concrete

11/17/2010

Cracked concrete

Researchers at the U.K's University of Newcastle have created a new type of bacteria that generates glue to hold together cracks in concrete structures -- that means everything from concrete sidewalks to buildings that have been damaged by earthquakes. With approximately 5% of all man-made CO2 emissions coming from concrete production, any way to cut down the necessity to manufacture new concrete is a big deal....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/genetically-modified-bacteria-can-fix-cracked-concrete/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

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Bacillus Subtilis

Researchers at the U.K's University of Newcastle have created a new type of bacteria that generates glue to hold together cracks in concrete structures -- that means everything from concrete sidewalks to buildings that have been damaged by earthquakes. With approximately 5% of all man-made CO2 emissions coming from concrete production, any way to cut down the necessity to manufacture new concrete is a big deal....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/genetically-modified-bacteria-can-fix-cracked-concrete/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

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Cracked concrete

Researchers at the U.K's University of Newcastle have created a new type of bacteria that generates glue to hold together cracks in concrete structures -- that means everything from concrete sidewalks to buildings that have been damaged by earthquakes. With approximately 5% of all man-made CO2 emissions coming from concrete production, any way to cut down the necessity to manufacture new concrete is a big deal....

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Cracked concrete