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The methylation of mercuric chloride by human intestinal bacteria

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Most strains of staphylococci, streptococci, yeasts andE. coli isolated from human faeces, could synthesize methylmercury compounds. In contrast, few strains of obligate anaerobes could do so. Up to 6 ng methylmercury/ml were formed in 44 h from 2 μg mercuric chloride.

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  1. British Industrial Biological Research Association, Woodmansterne Road, SM5 4DS, Carshalton, Survey, England

    I. R. Rowland, P. Grasso & M. J. Davies

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Rowland, I.R., Grasso, P. & Davies, M.J. The methylation of mercuric chloride by human intestinal bacteria. Experientia 31, 1064–1065 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02326961

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