Ancient bacteria trapped for thousands of years in water droplets embedded in salt crystals are like time capsules, say Binghamton University researchers.
Tim Lowenstein, professor of geological sciences and environmental studies at Binghamton University, recently revived ancient bacteria trapped for thousands of years in water droplets embedded in salt crystals.
J. Koji Lum, professor of anthropology and of biological sciences at Binghamton University, says that ancient bacteria trapped for thousands of years in water droplets embedded in salt crystals are like trapped ecosystems.
Tim Lowenstein, professor of geological sciences and environmental studies at Binghamton University, collects salt crystal samples in the Saline Valley, California.