American Society for Microbiology, Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 2(88), 2022
DOI: 10.1128/aem.01841-21
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A number of environmental and medical applications have been proposed for MBs, including bioremediation of toxic metals and nanoparticle formation, as well as the treatment of copper- and iron-related diseases. However, before MBs can be modified and optimized for any specific application, the biosynthetic pathway for MB production must be defined.