Synthesizing a Natural Sunscreen and Antioxidant in E. coli

Researchers engineered E. coli into “cell factories” that sustainably produce the UV-protective fish egg-derived compound gadusol, which could eventually serve as a sunscreen ingredient and an antioxidant additive. The post Synthesizing a Natural Sunscreen and Antioxidant in E. coli appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News .