The relevance of the β‐proteobacterial Burkholderiales order in the degradation of a vast
array of aromatic compounds, including several priority pollutants, has been largely …

Pollution of the environment with aromatic hydrocarbons, such as benzene, toluene,
ethylbenzene and xylene (so-called BTEX) is often observed. The cleanup of these toxic …

Hydrocarbons have been part of the biosphere for millions of years, and a diverse group of
prokaryotes has evolved to use them as a source of carbon and energy. To date, the vast …

In the United States anthropogenic activities are mainly responsible for the wide spread
perchlorate contamination of drinking water, surface water, groundwater, and soil. Even at …

Microbial transformation of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including
fluorotelomer-derived PFAS, by native microbial communities in the environment has been …

Benzene is a widespread and toxic contaminant. The fate of benzene in contaminated
aquifers seems to be primarily controlled by the abundance of oxygen: benzene is …

The degradation of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene (BTEX) contaminants in
groundwater relies largely on anaerobic processes. While the physiology and biochemistry …

Abstract Background Initial interest in Dechloromonas aromatica strain RCB arose from its
ability to anaerobically degrade benzene. It is also able to reduce perchlorate and oxidize …

In this study, we report transcription of genes involved in aerobic and anaerobic benzene
degradation pathways in a benzene-degrading denitrifying continuous culture. Transcripts …

Microorganisms can degrade saturated hydrocarbons (alkanes) not only under oxic but also
under anoxic conditions. Three denitrifying isolates (strains HxN1, OcN1, HdN1) able to …