Bacteria Out to Paint the Town

“Going green” may have just taken on new meaning, with respect to paint colors at least, as a new study from a collaboration between the University of Cambridge and Dutch company Hoekmine BV shows how genetics can change the color, and appearance, of certain types of brightly colored bacteria. The team of investigators was able to unlock the genetic code behind some of the brightest and most vibrant colors in nature. Findings from the new study—published recently i n Proceeding