Scientists develop new method to turn fatbergs into perfume

Their bacteria can break down fat while producing a much better-smelling oil.

A team of scientists from Edinburgh are pioneering a way to turn fatbergs from sewers into a sweet-smelling perfume.

Their research comes as a report from the House of Lords science committee warns that the UK has already lost its position as a world-leader in engineering biology – and is in “severe” danger of slipping further behind.

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