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Bacteria rewire digestive systems to turn plant waste into power

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For a long time, scientists have been intrigued by the way bacteria can consume materials that appear almost impossible to digest. Among these is lignin – the hard, woody substance that provides plants with their strength. New research from Northwestern University has revealed that Pseudomonas putida, a widespread soil bacterium, reshapes its entire metabolism to …

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