20240918-Koh-Esterase-Title (IMAGE) Kobe University Caption Kobe University bioengineer KOH Sangho was the first to be able to characterize the speed and mechanism of a molecular machine derived from fungi that allows to separate wood into its components. Having achieved this feat through the development of a new test feed, this characterization is key to improving the molecular machine and to applying it industrially to turn wood into a plethora of useful chemicals. Credit Kobe University, modified from S. Koh et al. (2024), DOI 10.1016/j.bbrc.2024.150642 Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.