Bacteria commonly utilize nitrate and nitrite as terminal electron acceptors for respiration in the absence of oxygen, or for incorporation in biomass. However, it was only recently described that ...

International experts highlight the research of Jon Lundberg, Eddie Weizberg, Mattias Carlström and their colleagues on ...

Nitrite is made by bacteria when they break down nitrate, which is a natural part of a vegetable-rich diet. Bacteria can also break down nitrite to produce nitric oxide, which improves circulation ...