Why Cockroaches Are Such Good Eaters: The Chitin Secret
Scientists wanted to understand how American cockroaches can eat almost anything. They fed cockroaches special versions of two tough plant materials—cellulose …
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How a Special Fungus Could Turn Waste Into Energy
Scientists discovered how a mushroom-like fungus called Ganoderma lucidum breaks down plant waste more efficiently. The fungus uses special proteins called …
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