Microbes - Carbon to chemicals (IMAGE)

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Microbes - Carbon to chemicals

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Scientists genetically engineered bacteria for itaconic acid production, creating dynamic controls that separate microbial growth and production phases for increased efficiency and acid yield.

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