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Microbes of the South African Gold Mines | Microbes of the South African Gold Mines | ||
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The gold mines of South Africa, specifically the Mponeng mine, host a number of unique microbial species that display resilience to extreme environments. This site hosts the deepest excavations in the world. These mines run over 2.5 miles below the Earth's surface, allowing a detailed exploration of subsurface sediments and microbes. While there is still much to discover in the subsurface, current findings show a high degree of archaeal diversity and one particular species of bacteria of interest. | |||
==Description of the Mines== | ==Description of the Mines== | ||
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Microbes of the South African Gold Mines
Overview
The gold mines of South Africa, specifically the Mponeng mine, host a number of unique microbial species that display resilience to extreme environments. This site hosts the deepest excavations in the world. These mines run over 2.5 miles below the Earth's surface, allowing a detailed exploration of subsurface sediments and microbes. While there is still much to discover in the subsurface, current findings show a high degree of archaeal diversity and one particular species of bacteria of interest.
Description of the Mines
Candidatus Desulforudis audaxviator
Hadesarchaea
