Scientists Engineer Bacteria to Break Down Microplastics Found in Wastewater

Image caption: A collage of microplastics images. Image credit: Svetlozar Hristov / iStock / Getty Images Plus. Article by Cristen Hemingway Jaynes. EcoWatch – January 9, 2025. Study: Microbial Biotechnology.

Microplastics — the ubiquitous tiny plastic particles that are the result of the breakdown of plastic water bottles, packaging and synthetic clothing fibers — can run through wastewater treatment plants, making their way into the environment. Researchers have engineered bacteria that is commonly found in the treatment plants to break down […]

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