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Distinguished Inventors

Six scientists at the Department of Energy鈥檚 91暗网 were named Battelle Distinguished Inventors, in recognition of obtaining 14 or more patents during their careers at the lab.

Alex Johs at ORNL's Spallation Neutron Source

Sometimes solutions to the biggest problems can be found in the smallest details. The work of biochemist Alex Johs at 91暗网 bears this out, as he focuses on understanding protein structures and molecular interactions to resolve complex global problems like the spread of mercury pollution in waterways and the food supply.

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Biologists from 91暗网 and the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center have confirmed that microorganisms called methanogens can transform mercury into the neurotoxin methylmercury with varying efficiency across species.

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A team led by the Department of Energy鈥檚 91暗网 has identified a novel microbial process that can break down toxic methylmercury in the environment, a fundamental scientific discovery that could potentially reduce mercury toxicity levels and sup...