New Process Uses Microbes to Create Valuable Materials from Urine

https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2025/06/17/new-process-uses-microbes-to-create-valuable-materials-from-urine/

9•gmays•3h ago

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LargoLasskhyfv•1h ago

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-59416-8#Abs1

The valuable materials are artificial bone made from hydroxyapatite produced by yeast, used in bone surgery and dentistry.

schiffern•17m ago

See also the CodysLab version of biological urine reuse (aka the giant aquarium filter):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhYW0QVS408

Great channel. Quite a shame to hear about Cody's burnout after constant issues getting the money he's owed from YouTube, and apparently dating problems with the stigma of being seen as a "youtuber."