Synthesizing a Natural Sunscreen and Antioxidant in E. coli

Researchers engineered E. coli into “cell factories” that sustainably produce the UV-protective fish egg-derived compound gadusol, which could eventually serve as a sunscreen ingredient and an antioxidant additive. The post Synthesizing a Natural Sunscreen and Antioxidant in <i>E. coli</i> appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.

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