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Researchers create method for converting urine into high-value bio-implant material (news.uci.edu)
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  • A team has engineered a yeast platform that converts urine from wastewater into a high-value biomedical and dental implant substance.
  • The process could form the basis of a $3.5 billion industry by 2030, according to the researchers.
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[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago

Urine for a surprise!

[–] chicken 4 points 3 weeks ago

that converts urine from wastewater

[into]...

a $3.5 billion industry

Wait so they're just going to steal our pee and not even pay us for it

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

Hennig Brand approves.