F11 Bacteria
30-01-2025
09:32 AM
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A recent study shows that the bacterial strain Labrys portucalensis F11 (F11) can break down the strong carbon-fluorine bonds in polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or forever chemicals.

About F11 Bacteria
- F11 bacteria (Labrys portucalensis) are a strain of aerobic bacterium from the Xanthobacteraceae family.
- These have adapted to survive in harsh, polluted environments by using contaminants as energy sources.
- These bacteria were originally isolated from contaminated industrial soil in Portugal.
- It can break down and transform at least three types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and some of the toxic byproducts,
What are Forever Chemicals?
- These are toxic, man-made, hazardous chemicals that have dangerous effects on the environment and our health.
- They are called “forever chemicals” because of their tendency to stick around in the atmosphere, rainwater and soil for long periods of time.
- They are known to stay in the environment virtually forever and contribute to environmental degradation which adversely impacts the health of all organisms including human beings.
- PFAs can migrate to the soil, water and air during their production and use.
- These are listed in the Stockholm Convention.
F11 Bacteria FAQs
Q1: What are the different types of bacteria Grade 11?
Ans: It describes the three main types of bacteria - Eubacteria, Archaebacteria, and Monera.
Q2: What are five harmful bacteria?
Ans: Campylobacter, Clostridium perfringens, E. coli, Listeria, Norovirus, Salmonella.
Q3: What bacteria can survive 100c?
Ans: Pyrococcus furiosus, an archaeon which thrives at 100 °C.
Source: STD