Engineered bacteria break down microplastics in wastewater

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Jan 8, 2025, 12:51 pm233 ptsTrending
Microplastics can go right through wastewater treatment plants, and researchers have engineered bacteria commonly found there to break down this pollution before it can persist in the environment.

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