Multitasking microbes: UW-Madison scientists engineer bacteria to make two valuable products from plant fiber
December 20, 2023
December 20, 2023
MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 20 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news:
We often look to the smallest lifeforms for help solving the biggest problems: Microbes help make foods and beverages, cure diseases, treat waste and even clean up pollution. Yeast and bacteria can also convert plant sugars into biofuels and chemicals traditionally derived from fossil fuels -- a key component of most plans to slow climate change.
Now University of Wiscon . . .
We often look to the smallest lifeforms for help solving the biggest problems: Microbes help make foods and beverages, cure diseases, treat waste and even clean up pollution. Yeast and bacteria can also convert plant sugars into biofuels and chemicals traditionally derived from fossil fuels -- a key component of most plans to slow climate change.
Now University of Wiscon . . .