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Biodiesel Byproduct Converted to Omega-3 Fatty Acids

A scientist at Virginia Tech has found a way to grow heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids using a byproduct of the emerging biodiesel industry.
High energy prices have led to an increase in biodiesel production, which in turn has led to an increase in the amount of a byproduct known as “crude glycerol.” Biodiesel plants leave behind [...]