Unlocking the opium poppy's biggest secret

Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 23:42 in Physics & Chemistry

Researchers at the University of Calgary have discovered the unique genes that allow the opium poppy to make codeine and morphine, thus opening doors to alternate methods of producing these effective painkillers either by manufacturing them in a lab or controlling the production of these compounds in the plant.

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