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University of Bristol

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‘Break in emergency!’ Green fluorescent protein (shown in the middle) is used by engineered bacteria as a reserve of amino acids. When nutrients become scarce, the protein can be broken down to provide essential amino acids needed for survival.

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Klara Szydlo & Thomas Gorochowski

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