Phytic acid is a molecule that many plants produce to store phosphorus and that can interfere with digestion in humans because, as a complexing agent, it binds metals insolubly and thus impedes their absorption via the digestive tract. However, the NPBioPhos research project has revealed that the molecule appears to have long unrecognized talents.
Wacker builds biotechnology center in Munich
The Wacker Group hopes to generate sales of around EUR 1 billion in 2030 from the Wacker Biosolutions business segment, which bundles biotechnology activities. A now announced investment in the double-digit millions is expected to contribute to this: the Group plans to build and commission a Biotechnology Center at its Munich site by 2024.