Lindane and other HCH Biodegradation: Recent Advances and Research Highlights
Persistent pesticide pollution, particularly from lindane (a type of hexachlorocyclohexane, or HCH), remains a significant environmental threat despite bans. Residues persist in soil and water, demanding effective remediation. A recent study by Dr. Di Gregorio’s research group (Bernabei et al., 2024), part of the EU-funded MIBIREM project, focuses on enhancing microbiomes capable of degrading the four main HCH isomers: α, δ, β, and γ-HCH. Read more