Learn more about the microbes that consume plastic and how they could one day help clean up our ...

A powerful bacterial superbug is making headlines for its unique and alarming ability to feed on plastic found in medical devices. Researchers at Brunel University of London have discovered that ...

Couldn’t we use bacteria to break down plastic in the environment so it isn’t such an ecosystem hazard? Patricia S., via email. Since 2001, the world has gener ...

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Scientists have found a way to use the bacteria E. coli to convert plastic waste into a popular painkiller, a study said Monday, though outside experts doubted the technique would make a dent in the ...

Methane eating microbes could help turn a powerful greenhouse gas into everyday products like animal feed, green plastics, and cleaner fuels, according to a new scientific review of fast moving ...

Scientists warn that a dangerous superbug capable of digesting medical plastic is silently spreading through hospitals, threatening patient safety worldwide. A powerful bacterial superbug is making ...

A superbug that commonly causes infections in hospitals can feed on plastic used for medical interventions, potentially making it even more dangerous, a world-first study has found. The bug is a ...