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China Busts 35 Restaurants for Seasoning Food with Opium Poppies

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 22, 2016 12:49 PM EST

The China Food and Drug Administration has busted 35 restaurants for illegally using opium poppies.

Morphine Can Be Brewed Just From Sugar Yeast, Even Without Poppies

By R. Siva Kumar - May 21, 2015 07:38 PM EDT

Scientists are clear that morphine can be brewed even without poppies, though it is not safe to make it at home.

Researchers Use Yeast to Homebrew Morphine

By Peter R - May 19, 2015 03:05 PM EDT

The technique while aimed at medical uses, could lead to illegal production of drugs like heroin.

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