how bacterial enzymes encoded by unknown genes might help clean up pollution
- Written by: David Ackerley, Professor of Biotechnology, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Enzymes are biological nanomachines. They make almost all of life’s chemistry happen, when and where required.
Because of their versatility and power, enzymes can be very useful for biotechnology. Taken outside of living cells, they can be used to synthesise or modify pharmaceuticals or to degrade potential pollutants.
Bacteria contain genes...
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