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Researchers untangle the chemistry behind turning PVC into high-grade motor lubricant — plus, how engineered yeast can help make a cancer drug.

00:45 The chemistry behind converting PVC into lubricant

Research article: Munyaneza et al.

09:15 Research Highlights

Nature: Engineered yeast that make cancer drugs could spare a rare flower

Nature: Sickle-cell disease linked to prematurely aged stem cells in mice

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