Cows' methane burps may be driven by fuzzy microbes
Scientists have identified a specific organelle called a 'hydrogenobody' within gut microbes that contributes to methane production in ruminant animals. This discovery explains the biological mechanism behind the significant greenhouse gas emissions caused by cattle burps.
Why it matters
Understanding the biological source of methane in livestock is a crucial step toward developing potential interventions to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
A tiny part in some cow gut microbes kicks off production of this greenhouse gas
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