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Genetically engineered bacteria make living materials for self-repairing walls and cleaning up pollution

  • Written by Sara Molinari, Postdoctoral Research Associate in Synthetic Biology, Rice University
Genetically engineered bacteria make living materials for self-repairing walls and cleaning up pollutionAs a material, bacteria's ability to rapidly multiply and adapt to different conditions is an asset.Gschmeissner/Science Photo Library via Getty Images

With just an incubator and some broth, researchers can grow reusable filters made of bacteria to clean up polluted water, detect chemicals in the environment and protect surfaces from rust and mold.

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