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DNA Study: Better Coffee?

Italian researchers have created a complete genetic map of Arabica coffee.

ነቲ ቪድዮ ብምዕዛብ ነቲ ስራሕ ዕመምዎ

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The story  

Researchers in Italy have created a complete genetic map of Arabica coffee.

They say this will allow us to create new flavours of the world’s most popular drink.

It could also lead to coffee plants that can cope with climate change.

Key words and phrases

shines a light
draws attention to something

• The documentary aims to shine a light on challenges facing endangered species.
• The artist hopes to shine a light on the beauty of everyday moments.

buzz
an atmosphere of excitement

• The new smartphone generated a lot of buzz in the tech community.
• There's a lot of buzz around the restaurant's new and innovative menu.

brew
a cup of coffee or tea

• The smell of the morning brew filled the kitchen.
• Will you make me a brew? I take my tea with milk and no sugar.

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