University of Calgary Researchers Discover Genes for Codeine and MorphIne Production in Poppies (VIDEO)

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Researchers at the University of Calgary have discovered the unique genes that allow the opium poppy to make codeine and morphine, opening the door to alternate methods of producing these effective painkillers either by manufacturing them in a lab or controlling the production of these compounds in the plant.

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Leanne Yohemas, University of Calgary

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