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Scientists to produce plastic replacement with yeast derivatives

Video. Futuris | Yeast derivatives to replace plastic

Updated: 01/04/2019 - 19:02 GMT+2

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In our latest episode of Futaris, we saw how European bioengineers could be soon using yeast to manufacture drugs. We found out more from CHASSY project coordinator and Yeast biotechnologist, John Morrissey.

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