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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry

This yeast-based 3D printed biomaterial could one day replace your wallpaper and drapes

A close up of a golden printed patterned material.

Scientists have cooked up a new kind of building material from an ingredient more often found in bread, beer and pizza dough: baker's yeast.

The squishy, yeast-based paste can be squeezed through a 3D printer, dried at room temperature and turned into lightweight architectural pieces, such as wall panels, room dividers and screens that soften harsh sunlight.

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