Evolution more complex than ‘survival of the fittest’ had us believe
By re-barcoding the DNA of yeast, researchers were able to follow evolution for approximately 1,000 generations, finding surprises along the way.
Clea Simon
• harvard
Nov. 13, 2019 • ~4 min
Nov. 13, 2019 • ~4 min
Yeast is getting a boost from solar power
Harvard researchers have started to combine bacteria with semiconductor technology that, similar to solar panels on a roof, harvests energy from light and, when coupled to the microbes’ surface, boosts their biosynthetic potential.
Benjamin Boettner
• harvard
Nov. 29, 2018 • ~7 min
Nov. 29, 2018 • ~7 min
Yeast is getting a boost from solar power
Harvard researchers have started to combine bacteria with semiconductor technology that, similar to solar panels on a roof, harvests energy from light and, when coupled to the microbes’ surface, boosts their biosynthetic potential.
Benjamin Boettner
• harvard
Nov. 29, 2018 • ~7 min
Nov. 29, 2018 • ~7 min
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