Sunday, September 17, 2023

Genetically modified bacteria degrade plastics in saltwater: Study

Researchers have genetically modified a marine bacterium to break down plastic in saline water. The bacterium, Vibrio natriegens, was combined with the DNA from Ideonella sakaiensis, a bacterium that produces enzymes capable of breaking down PET, a plastic commonly found in the ocean.

from Science News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3jafmMI

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