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Australian scientists genetically engineer common fly species to eat more of humanity’s waste
Black soldier flies could help cut planet-warming methane produced when organic waste breaks down, Macquarie University team says
A team of Australian scientists is genetically engineering a common fly species so that it can eat more of humanity’s organic waste while producing ingredients for making everything from lubricants and biofuels to high-grade animal feeds. In a scientific paper, the team based at Sydney’s Macquarie University outlined their hopes for the flies and how they could also cut the amount of planet-warming methane produced when organic waste breaks down. The university team has created a spin-off company, EntoZyme, to commercialise their work and hopes to have the first genetically engineered flies for use in waste facilities by the end of the year.
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