Buildings grown by bacteria – new research is finding ways to turn cells into mini-factories for materials

March 23, 2020 Siddhant Goyal
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Publishing Date: March 23, 2020

Author: Wi; Srubar

Summary:

Researchers are turning microbes into microscopic construction crews by altering their DNA to make them produce building materials. The work could lead to more sustainable buildings.

Link to Full Reading:

https://theconversation.com/buildings-grown-by-bacteria-new-research-is-finding-ways-to-turn-cells-into-mini-factories-for-materials-131279