SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 18, 2025NPR

A cell pulls off one of the 'Holy Grails' of biotechnology

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The discovery of nitroplasts in a single-celled alga challenges previous beliefs about nitrogen conversion and could lead to plants producing their own nitrogen, potentially revolutionizing farming by reducing the need for polluting fertilizers.

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