Researchers at the University of Waterloo report a sunlight-driven process that uses single-atom iron anchored to a support ...

Scientists at University of Edinburgh engineered bacteria to convert plastic bottles into L-DOPA, a Parkinson's medication, ...

Bacteria and plastic waste each can pose health and environmental issues. But new research shows that when used together, ...

Edinburgh researchers use engineered bacteria to turn PET plastic into L-DOPA, a treatment for Parkinson’s disease.

Researchers engineered a two-strain microbial system that converts PET-derived terephthalic acid into levodopa, overcoming key bottlenecks in transport and enzyme inhibition. The proof-of-concept ...

Plastic waste is becoming an increasing problem, with 50 million tonnes of single-use plastic being produced each year. Plastics are used in the packaging of food and drinks.

The approach harnesses the power of bacteria to transform post-consumer plastic into L-DOPA, a frontline medication for the ...

Recycling bin filled with plastic bottles emphasizes waste management and environmental awareness. Image in public domain.

Biodegradable plastics could help alleviate the plastic waste crisis that is polluting the environment and harming our health ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scientists turn discarded plastic into a powerful material that captures carbon dioxide and helps fight climate change. (CREDIT: ...