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Researchers synthesize photosynthetic molecule found in bacteria
- April 15, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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Researchers from North Carolina State University have successfully synthesized bacteriochlorophyll a, which is a photosynthetic pigment found in bacteria that absorbs infrared light. The work represents the first chemical synthesis of this molecule and could give scientists deeper insights into photosynthetic function and photosynthetic energy.
Originally published at Phys.org