A Virus Designed by Scientists Manages to Extract Rare Earth Cleanly and Cheaply

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For decades, traditional methods of obtaining elements such as scandium, ytrium or lanthanides have depended on aggressive chemicals and processes that consume large amounts of energy, with irreversible consequences for nature, while concentration of production in countries such as China has increased international dependence on these critical resources. In this scenario, new biotechnological solutions could offer a sustainable and efficient out…