Unlocking the opium poppy's biggest secret: Genes that make codeine, morphine
Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 16:28
in Biology & Nature
Researchers have discovered the unique genes that allow the opium poppy to make codeine and morphine, opening the door 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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