Tuesday, 15 September 2015

Newly Risen From Yeast: THC

Newly Risen From Yeast: THC

In August, researchers announced they had genetically engineered yeast to produce the powerful painkiller hydrocodone. Now comes the perhaps inevitable sequel: Scientists have created yeasts that can make important constituents of marijuana, including the main psychoactive compound, tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. Synthetic versions of THC are available in pill form under brand names like Marinol and Cesamet...
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