Climate Change: Unlocking the secrets of glacial microbes

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Surviving in the Arctic's freezing environment has helped glacial microbes develop special powers.

It is thought that they may help scientists develop washing powders that work at lower temperatures, as well as new medicines.

Dr Arwyn Edwards from the University of Aberystwyth explains.

Period	23 Mar 2019

Title	Climate change: Unlocking the secrets of glacial microbes
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	BBC News
Media type	Web
Duration/Length/Size	1min 57s
Country/Territory	United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Date	23 Mar 2019
Description	Surviving in the Arctic's freezing environment has helped glacial microbes develop special powers. It is thought that they may help scientists develop washing powders that work at lower temperatures, as well as new medicines. Dr Arwyn Edwards from the University of Aberystwyth explains.
URL	https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/science-environment-47645323/climate-change-unlocking-the-secrets-of-glacial-microbes
Persons	Arwyn Edwards