Plastic-eating worm discovered — could help reduce pollution ‘faster and more efficiently’, scientists say
Fortunately, the mealworm could provide a more efficient and eco-friendly alternative to traditional recycling methods, which ...
Kenyan lesser mealworm larvae can digest polystyrene, study reveals
The Kenyan lesser mealworm's ability to consume polystyrene suggests it could play a role in natural waste reduction, ...
First-Ever Polymer Treatment Reverses Huntington’s Symptoms in Mice – Human Trials Next?
Engineered polymers interfere with protein interactions to protect cell health in a mouse study. Researchers at Northwestern University and Case Western Reserve University have developed the first ...
Synthetic cells successfully emulate natural cellular communication
A research team from the University of Basel has succeeded in synthesizing simple, environmentally sensitive cells complete ...
Scientists find worm that can end plastic pollution
Scientists have discovered that the larvae of the Kenyan lesser mealworm can consume polystyrene, aided by gut bacteria ...
Low-cost method removes micro- and nanoplastics from water
Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have developed a novel nanotechnology-based solution for the ...
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Synthetic cells emulate natural cellular communication
A research team has succeeded in synthesizing simple, environmentally sensitive cells complete with artificial organelles. For the first time, the researchers have also been able to emulate natural ...
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Clearing up the compostable plastic mess
Rather than a potential triumph, the compostable plastics we use look increasingly like a tragedy. Andy Extance looks at the ...