"Reprogramming Bacteria with Radio Waves for 91% Efficacy in Vital Drugs"

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"Reprogramming Bacteria with Radio Waves for 91% Efficacy in Vital Drugs"
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Researchers at RMIT University and a US biotechnology firm have used high-frequency radiowaves to temporarily open bacterial cell walls and introduce new genetic material, enabling bacteria like E.coli to produce vital medicines such as insulin with 91% efficacy, showcasing a promising advancement in genetic engineering for drug production.

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