Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

Common Gut Bacterium Can Turn Everyday Plastic Waste into Paracetamol


Paracetamol, a pain medication also known as acetaminophen, is traditionally made from dwindling supplies of fossil fuels including crude oil.

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on Sci-News

Read more on:

Photo of common gut bacterium

common gut bacterium

Photo of Paracetamol

Paracetamol

Related news:

News photo

Maternal acetaminophen (paracetamol) use may alter placental gene expression, raising ADHD risk in children

News photo

Sustainable Syntheses of Paracetamol and Ibuprofen from Biorenewable β-pinene