Nature’s Purifiers: Scientists Discover Sponge-Microbe Synergy as a Breakthrough in Metal Bioremediation
Kolkata, December 18, 2025 — In a groundbreaking discovery published in the journal Microbiology Spectrum, scientists from the Bose Institute have revealed that freshwater sponges and their associated microbial communities are powerful tools for tackling toxic metal pollution. The research, led by Abhrajyoti Ghosh and Dhruba Bhattacharya, focused on sponges within the Sundarban delta, uncovering…