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Rot's unique wood degrading machinery to be harnessed for better biofuels production

An international team led by scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory have translated the genetic ...

Chemistry /

created Feb 05, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (11) | comments 0

Breaking down cellulose without blasting lignin

Feared by realtors and homeowners alike, dry rot due to the fungus Serpula lacrymans causes millions of dollars worth of damage to homes and buildings around the world. This brown rot fungus' capacity to bre ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Jul 14, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast