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Comparative genomics study of industrial fungus seeks to better harness potential for biofuels applications

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Aspergillus niger, shown here with its DNA lit up in green, is a fungus that can be used on an industrial scale to produce enzymes or chemicals such as citric acid. As of 2007, the global market for citric acid was estimated to be approximately $1.2 The production process involving A. niger strain used in the study ( A.

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Oil Prices Running Out Of Reasons To Rally

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Oil prices faltered at the start of the second week of the year, as fears set in about a rapid rebound in US shale production. At the start of 2017, there are two major dynamics at play occurring at the same time, each pushing in opposite directions on the market. by Nick Cunningham of Oilprice.com. mb/d in December to 2.7