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Researchers untangle the chemistry behind turning PVC into high-grade motor lubricant — plus, how engineered yeast can help make a cancer drug.
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- Maren Hunsberger
- Nick Petrić Howe
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In this episode:
00:45 The chemistry behind converting PVC into lubricant
Research article: Munyaneza et al.
09:15 Research Highlights
Nature: Engineered yeast that make cancer drugs could spare a rare flower
Nature: Sickle-cell disease linked to prematurely aged stem cells in mice
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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-026-02445-0
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