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Biotechnology and Perfumery: Creating Fragrances with Engineered Microbes

Exploring the innovative use of biotechnology in the perfume industry, the chapter discusses the replication of scents from extinct flowers using engineered organisms. It covers a project focused on engineering microbes to interpret genetic code and produce specific chemicals, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fertilizer production. The conversation also touches on the risks associated with manipulating microbes to create new chemicals and addresses regulatory challenges in controlling access to virus sequences.

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