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Ocean bacteria team up to break down biodegradable plastic | MIT researchers uncovered the roles of bacterial species from the environment as they consume biodegradable plastic


MIT researchers uncovered the roles of bacteria from the environment as they worked together to break down biodegradable plastic. Understanding how microbes break down plastics could help scientists create more sustainable materials or microbial systems that convert plastic waste into useful materials.

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