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Scientists use bacteria to turn plastic into useful substances

Por: Newsweek Tech September 26, 2023

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Scientists have genetically engineered bacteria to efficiently turn plastic waste into useful chemicals.The bacteria, described in a study published in the journal Nature Communications, could help tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution, the authors said.Plastic pollution is an escalating global crisis, with a staggering 390 million tons of plastic produced annually worldwide, two of the study authors, James Collins from MIT and Ting Lu... + full article



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