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Research on plastic-eating bacteria faces scathing criticism
Original: Can bacteria and larvae break down plastic? The research is now facing scathing criticism
Scientists studying whether bacteria and insect larvae can break down plastic are now confronting harsh criticism of their research. The field, which has raised hopes for biological solutions to plastic pollution, is being challenged over the rigor and validity of its findings. Critics question how reliably these organisms degrade plastic, a claim with major implications for waste management and environmental policy.
Why now: New criticism of prominent plastic-degradation research has put the credibility of the field in question.
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