Living bacteria discovered in middle and upper troposphere, say researchers

Living bacteria found in the middle and upper troposphere.

Living bacteria discovered in middle and upper troposphere, say researchers
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Science Recorder | James Fluere | Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have discovered significant numbers of living microorganisms, primarily bacteria, in the middle and upper troposphere (that section of the atmosphere about four to six miles above the Earth's surface) using genomic techniques... To continue reading, subscribe to Science Recorder today.

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