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Genetically modified bacteria degrade plastics in saltwater: Study
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
A marine bacterium has been genetically modified by researchers to break down plastic in saline water.
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Research reveals genetically modified bacteria break down plastics in salt
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Researchers have genetically modified a marine microbe to break down plastic in salt water. The engineered organism can specifically degrade polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a plastic used in everything from water bottles to garments that contributes significantly to microplastic pollution
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IIT Roorkee experts identify pollutant degrading enzymes that break down p
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Roorkee (Uttarakhand) [India], February 5 (ANI): Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee discovered a 3D structure of a bacterial enzyme that can aid the faster breakdown of plastic, said a press release.
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Study finds cow's stomach microbes break down plastic
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Vienna [Austria], July 2 (ANI): During a new study, researchers from Austria found an eco-friendly way to reduce litter. Their findings suggested that bacteria found in the rumen, which is one of the compartments constituting a cow's stomach, can break down and digest certain types of ubiqui
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Researchers break down plastic waste under mild conditions
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 28 (ANI): Japanese researchers have developed a highly efficient catalyst for breaking resistant chemical bonds, paving the way for easier recycling of plastic waste.
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