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Stabilizing a simple amino acid opens a path to biodegradable sensors

Astronauts in space suits explore a rocky, desert-like terrain resembling Mars at sunset.
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What happened

It's found in meats like beef and has even been discovered in comets returned from outer space. The humble amino acid glycine—the simplest of all amino acids—is everywhere.

Key facts

  • It's — found: in meats like beef and has even been discovered in comets returned from outer space

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