Bacteroides is a genus of Gram-negative, obligate anaerobic bacteria. Bacteroides species are non endospore–forming bacilli, and may be either motile or nonmotile, depending on the species. The DNA base composition is 40–48% GC. From Wikipedia
UCLA and UC San Diego researchers demonstrate a modified bacterium that detoxifies methylmercury in the gut, with potential as a human probiotic to mitigate seafood-related mercury risks.
