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UC San Diego scientists engineered bacteria to produce a rare octopus pigment at record yields, enabling sustainable large-scale manufacturing.
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.
By linking pigment production to bacterial survival, the team achieved up to 3 grams per liter, enabling efficient, large-scale manufacturing from simple nutrients.
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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Los científicos de la UC San Diego diseñaron bacterias para producir un raro pigmento de pulpo con rendimientos récord, lo que permite una fabricación sostenible a gran escala.