Bug of the Month: Glycogen-Accumulating Organisms and Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal

In this wastewater microbiology spotlight, learn about the ongoing research surrounding GAOs and wastewater treatment

Bug of the Month: Glycogen-Accumulating Organisms and Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal

Glycogen-accumulating organisms (GAOs) are common microorganism phenotypes observed in wastewater treatment processes. Through microscopy, traditional GAO phenotypes may be viewed as “grape-like” weakly Neisser-positive conglomerates. 

Historically, it has been accepted that...

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