Scientists discovered that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a ...

“Around 2,000 waxworms can break down an entire polyethylene bag in as little as 24 hours, although we believe that ...

In a world overrun with plastic garbage, causing untold environmental woes, University of Houston assistant professor of ...

Gut bacteria can absorb PFAS “forever chemicals,” possibly shielding us from toxins, but disrupting their own metabolism and ...

Scientists have found a way to use the bacteria E. coli to convert plastic waste into a popular painkiller, a study said Monday, though outside experts doubted the technique would make a dent in the ...

From discovering plastic-eating bacterium to finding a new catalytic process in soils, the Aristilde Research Group had a busy year in 2024. It published seven papers and submitted four more for ...

Using bacteria to take a bite out of plastic pollution is not new. But can the same microbes be used as a food source? By Sara Talpos/Undark Published Aug 22, 2024 8:33 AM EDT This article was ...

Scientists discover plastic-eating fungi that could help clean up world’s oceans. Bacteria and fungi are evolving to eat plastic but their impact will likely be limited to specific applications ...

New study from University of Edinburgh researchers suggests E coli bacteria can be used to convert plastic waste into ...

This is because the bacteria uses plastic fragments to form hardier biofilms — structures with protective coatings that shield superbugs from antibiotics — the researchers found.

Scientists discovered that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a finding that researchers hope could be a promising answer to combat one of ...