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2015-08-14 |

Opioid pain killer from genetically modified yeast with opium poppy genes

The natural world has long been a source of useful compounds. Aspirin, quinine and morphine all have beneficial therapeutic properties and are often found in plants. Being able to identify, extract and synthesise biologically active ingredients can lead to larger, cheaper amounts being produced.

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2015-08-14 |

Opioid pain killer from genetically modified yeast with opium poppy genes

The natural world has long been a source of useful compounds. Aspirin, quinine and morphine all have beneficial therapeutic properties and are often found in plants. Being able to identify, extract and synthesise biologically active ingredients can lead to larger, cheaper amounts being produced.

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