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Scientists engineer E.coli caffeine 'addiction' in beverages, say bacteria could clean wastewater
2013-03-29 17:45:46| Beverages - Topix.net
Scientists in the US have genetically modified an E.coli strain so that it is 'addicted' to caffeine, where it feeds on the stimulant and serves as a biosensor to measure levels thereof in common beverages such as Coke.
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