Bacteria spin and dye rainbow-colored, sustainable textiles

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Source: Zhou et al., Trends in Biotechnology

Researchers demonstrate that bacteria can both create fabric and dye it in every color of the rainbow—all in one pot. The approach offers a sustainable alternative to the chemical-heavy practices used in today’s textile industry. 

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