Tuesday, June 24, 2014

A Mutant Cocaine-Eating Enzyme Could Cure Addiction and Overdoses





Ready for some weird science? Certain bacteria found in the dirt near coca plants are powered by an enzyme that eats cocaine. Unfortunately, the enzyme breaks down quickly at body temperature, meaning it can't be used to treat human overdoses or addiction.



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