ROME – In a world aiming to shift to greener energy, could slugs, ants and even pandas help show the way?
Scientists believe the animals’ unique ability to break down tough plant material, including bamboo, could provide clues to ramping up production of plant-based biofuels, one substitute for the fossil fuels that drive global warming.
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