Pest insects to help produce ethanol
Pest insects in tropical rainforests can be a valuable natural asset. So believes Lisbeth Olsson, who is hunting for new enzymes in partnership with Vietnamese researchers.
Pest insects in tropical rainforests can be a valuable natural asset. So believes Lisbeth Olsson, who is hunting for new enzymes in partnership with Vietnamese researchers.
Biotechnology
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Materials Science
Jan 12, 2012
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Biochemistry
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Business
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Biotechnology
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Biotechnology
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Biotechnology
Sep 12, 2011
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Other
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Biotechnology
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Biotechnology
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