Scientists Engineer Bacteria to Make Useful Plastic Material More Efficiently
Researchers have figured out how to make bacteria produce a chemical called 1,3-propanediol much more efficiently. This chemical is used to make certain types …
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Scientists Find the Gene That Controls Folate in Sweet Potatoes
Researchers discovered a specific gene called IbADCL1 that controls how much folate (a vital B vitamin) sweet potatoes store in their roots. By studying 26 …
Read MoreScientists Create Breast Milk Fats in Yeast to Help Babies Digest Better
Researchers have figured out how to make special fats found in human breast milk using baker's yeast in a lab. These fats, called OPO and OPL, help babies …
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