Scientists want to alter biology to remove bad things and make good things better

Chris McLennan
February 11 2021 - 1:00pm
Scientist want to use the new science to allow cotton to mimic the good properties of the synthetics like being more stretchy, crease-proof and waterproof.
Scientist want to use the new science to allow cotton to mimic the good properties of the synthetics like being more stretchy, crease-proof and waterproof.

If it sounds like something from the realms of science fiction, that's because it was.

Chris McLennan

Chris McLennan

National Rural Property Writer

ACM national rural property writer based in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. Career journalist. Multi award winner.

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