Discovery Of ‘Rain-Making’ Bacteria Could Have Implications For Climate

Brent Christner, LSU professor of biological sciences, in partnership with colleagues in Montana and France, recently found evidence that rain-making bacteria are widely distributed in the atmosphere. These biological particles could factor heavily into the precipitation cycle, affecting climate, agricultural productivity and even global warming. Christner and his colleagues will publish their results in the prestigious journal Science on Feb. 29.

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Filed under: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses on March 3rd, 2008