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flag UC San Diego scientists engineered bacteria to produce a rare octopus pigment at record yields, enabling sustainable large-scale manufacturing.

flag Scientists at UC San Diego have engineered bacteria to produce xanthommatin, a rare pigment linked to octopus camouflage, using a new method that boosts yields up to 1,000 times higher than before. flag By linking pigment production to bacterial survival, the team achieved up to 3 grams per liter, enabling efficient, large-scale manufacturing from simple nutrients. flag The breakthrough, published in Nature Biotechnology, showcases a sustainable approach to biomanufacturing with potential applications in dyes, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials.

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