Chapter 1. Synthetic Biology Produces Ethanol with Ancient Cyanobacteria (April 11, 2013)

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Synthetic Biology Produces Ethanol with Ancient Cyanobacteria (April 11, 2013)

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Synopsis

Joule Unlimited, a private company based in Massachusetts, set out to find alternative energies to replace fossil fuels. Genetically modifying ancient cyanobacteria—the first organism to use the photosynthesis process—seems to be the answer.

Source: BBC

Length: 7:40

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