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As biomineralisation becomes better understood in the natural world, its usefulness in the field of stone conservation would also inevitably increase. So instead of just reaching for a solution of synthetic resins for use as a consolidant, conservators can also pull out the vials of specially cultured bacteria in treating deteriorated stone surfaces!
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  1. Lawrence Chin6:56 am, May 16, 2004

    For a more technical study on the use of biomineralisation in stone conservation, see:

    "Conservation of Ornamental Stone by Myxococcus xanthus-Induced Carbonate Biomineralization"
    by Carlos Rodriguez-Navarro et.al.http://aem.asm.org/cgi/content/full/69/4/2182

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