Episode 664
Creating cannabis chemicals in yeast
US scientists have engineered into yeast the genes needed to make the key chemicals in cannabis. To find out why and what's involved, Chris Smith looked at the paper with York University's Ian Graham, who wasn't involved in the project but...
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
March 6, 20195m 21s
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Show Notes
US scientists have engineered into yeast the genes needed to make the key chemicals in cannabis. To find out why and what's involved, Chris Smith looked at the paper with York University's Ian Graham, who wasn't involved in the project but has expertise in this area. We last spoke with him in 2015 when he uncovered the genes needed to perform a similar feat so yeast could make morphine. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
cannabinoidscannabis chemicalsCBDTHCgenetically modified yeastcannabinoids in yeast