Lovley awarded $21.8m grant for microbial study

Congratulations to Derek Lovley, Distinguished University Professor (Microbiology), on being awarded a grant to study Geobacteraceae:

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $21.8 million over five years to microbiologist Derek Lovley for investigations of the Geobacteraceae, the microbial family with energy-harvesting powers that scientists hope to harness.

(from In the Loop; read more)

Check out the Geobacter Project homepage for much more information.