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Cheaper Cellulosic Ethanol

Qteros thinks its microbe could cut production costs.

Greener Glass

Bacteria could make acrylic glass from sugar.

Corn Primed for Making Biofuel

Researchers genetically modify a crop to break down its own cellulose.

Enzymes Built from Scratch

Researchers engineer never-before-seen catalysts using a new computational technique.

Natural Products Made in a Test Tube

Researchers have developed a new technique to synthesize drugs faster.

A Fountain of Youth in Mitochondria?

A recently discovered cell survival switch could be key to increasing longevity.

Putting the Spotlight on Tumors

A new imaging system could help surgeons remove small but deadly traces of cancer.

Cheaper, Cleaner Ethanol from Biotech Corn

The genetically-modified plants break down their own cellulose, making it possible to use waste biomass to produce ethanol.

Universal Blood

Researchers have found a way to efficiently convert different human blood types into a neutral type that can be given to any patient.

Capturing Carbon with Enzymes

A new process turns the greenhouse gas into useful materials.

A Portable Refinery Powered by Garbage

Researchers have built and tested for the military a portable machine that efficiently turns waste into electricity.

Another Risk Factor for Alzheimer's?

Newly discovered variants in a key gene may indicate a modest risk for late-onset Alzheimer's disease.

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