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Newly Found Microbial Organelle Could Curb Cow Methane, Study Suggests

Newly Found Microbial Organelle Could Curb Cow Methane, Study Suggests

Researchers reporting in Science identified a previously unknown hydrogen-producing structure inside rumen microbes that may influence how much methane cows emit. The discovery could inform strategies to tweak microbial activity and reduce livestock emissions, though practical applications will need further study.

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How a newly discovered organelle could help reduce cow methane emissions