Engineered yeast for converting plastic and biomass compounds into food

With billions of people experiencing hunger in 2025 and unable to afford a healthy diet, food insecurity remains a critical global challenge…
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Researchers have engineered yeast that can transform plastic and biomass into food, offering a potential solution to the escalating issue of global hunger and food insecurity projected for 2025. This innovative approach could address both waste management and nutritional needs simultaneously.

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