2019.11.04

Arsenic-Eating Fern

The plant's genes hint at ways to clean up soil and water

Pteris vittata, a species of brake fern. credit: Jody Banks Purdue University

Pteris vittata, a species of brake fern. credit: Jody Banks Purdue University

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