Genetically engineered, plastic-eating bacteria can give waste a new life

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Sep 27, 2023, 9:38 am191 pts
A group of synthetic bacteria that can efficiently turn plastic waste into useful chemicals is presented in Nature Communications. These bacteria could help to tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution and produce valuable chemicals and products—used in adhesives, insulators, and to make nylon, for…

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