Michelle O'Malley seeks greener chemistry through elusive fungi

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Main idea 

Michelle O'Malley, a chemical and biological engineer at the University of California, try to find the enzyme which can produce the new green energy.

Supporting details 

1. Michelle's team members find out the microorganisms which can digest certain plants in animals' poop
2. The fungi along with the anaerobic bacteria can break down grass and other plants, releasing sugars and nutrients for the animals.
3. Michelle's plan is to sweep aside nonrenewable petroleum and pursue a sustainable route to chemical and energy production that starts with agricultural leftover.

 Evidence

1. Michelle says, "Goats and sheep poop helps to watch the donation take place."
2. Cellulose can be decomposed by enzymes to become glucose, which can supply energy to animals.
3. Michelle says, "As we've really delved into the discovery of these anaerobic fungi, we've certainly found  enzymes that could be transferred into an industry that could be really good at breaking down cellulose, hemicellulose, and enem lignin."

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