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Plant discovery could lead to new ways of producing medicines

Plant discovery could lead to new ways of producing medicines23+ hour, 40+ min ago   (511+ words) Scientists have shown how plants produce powerful natural chemicals that could help in the production of new medicines in more environmentally friendly ways. Plants make substances called alkaloids to protect themselves, and humans have long taken advantage of these chemicals,…...