abused substance

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In addition, they inserted enzymes from bacteria to halogenate these natural substances and tested the production in yeast.

From Science Daily • Nov. 10, 2023

Many additives like yeast — which aids fermentation — are natural substances that are found in vineyards already, Oberholster said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2023

Oncologist Prof Robert Thomas, who led the study, said the team concentrated natural substances which are available in commons foods into capsule form.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2022

So his lab began investigating the workings of a wide range of unpleasant natural substances: toxins from tarantulas and coral snakes, capsaicin from chili peppers and the chemicals that make horseradish and wasabi so pungent.

From New York Times • Oct. 4, 2021

Instead of toxic pesticides, crops are sprayed with natural substances, like BT, a pesticide made from a common soil bacteria.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan