Researchers increased cellulose production in Komagataeibacter sucrofermentans bacteria by 70% using UV-C light, potentially benefiting biomedicine, packaging, and textiles.

Researchers have transformed Komagataeibacter sucrofermentans bacteria into efficient cellulose-producing factories using UV-C light, increasing cellulose production by up to 70%. These evolved cells generate thicker and heavier cellulose mats compared to wild-type cells, potentially boosting applications in biomedicine, packaging, and textiles. The study is published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.