MIT Gave Photosynthesis a Speed Boost – Here’s What That Could Mean for Food and Climate
MIT scientists have reengineered rubisco, the enzyme that jumpstarts photosynthesis but has long frustrated scientists with its sluggish performance. Using a cutting-edge technique called continuous directed evolution, they boosted the enzyme’s efficiency by up to 25%. This lab-evolved rubisco resists oxygen interference and could pave the way for faster-growing crops, more efficient plants, and a [...]
MIT scientists have reengineered rubisco, the enzyme that jumpstarts photosynthesis but has long frustrated scientists with its sluggish performance. Using a cutting-edge technique called continuous directed evolution, they boosted the enzyme’s efficiency by up to 25%. This lab-evolved rubisco resists oxygen interference and could pave the way for faster-growing crops, more efficient plants, and a [...] What's Your Reaction?
