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Marine bacterium's full method for breaking down bioplastic revealed
Original: Marine bacterium reveals its full molecular playbook for devouring bioplastic
Scientists have mapped the complete molecular mechanism a marine bacterium uses to degrade bioplastic, detailing the enzymes and pathways involved in consuming the material. The findings could inform new approaches to biodegrading plastic waste in oceans and advance research into enzyme-based recycling technologies.
Why now: Interest in biological solutions to plastic pollution continues to grow, making new biodegradation research newsworthy
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