An Artificial Pathway for Turning Carbon Dioxide into Useful Products (AUDIO)

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Researchers led by Thomas Schwander have developed a synthetic pathway to 'fix' carbon dioxide -- converting it into organic compounds -- more quickly than can be achieved by plants. While the pathway has not yet been implemented in a living organism, the work to create an efficient carbon dioxide-fixation cycle represents an impressive technical feat, with applications including transplantation into living plants for faster, less energy-intensive carbon dioxide fixation.

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