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Community Genome Could Produce Biofuels

Leaf Cutter Ants

"A systems approach is important for the biofuels field, because the breakdown of lignocellulosic with enzymes is still too expensive and cumbersome," said Lars Angenent, a scientist who studies how various microorganisms break down cellulose to produce... Full Article at Discovery Channel

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