Scientists found a way to trick bacteria into triggering dormant genes that produce their so-called secondary metabolites, like the cocaine in coca leaves or caffeine in coffee. In one swoop, it turned up nine new biological compounds and a potential drug.

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Scientists found a way to trick bacteria into triggering dormant genes that produce their so-called secondary metabolites, like the cocaine in coca leaves or caffeine in coffee. In one swoop, it turned up nine new biological compounds and a potential drug.