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New technique speeds up infection treatment and fights drug-resistant bacteria

January 21, 2021 by Amelia Buckley

Drug-resistant bacteria are a growing challenge for the medical community, but choosing effective antibiotics right off the bat can reduce the growth of these bacteria and help patients recover more quickly from illness. Fortunately, researchers from universities and hospitals … [Read more...] about New technique speeds up infection treatment and fights drug-resistant bacteria

New super-enzyme eats plastic six times faster than previous one

September 30, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

Certain types of bacteria naturally break down plastic. Harnessing the power of these special bacteria, scientists have created a “super enzyme” that can degrade plastic bottles. And it’s doing it at a rate six times faster than previously projected.  The enzyme was created by … [Read more...] about New super-enzyme eats plastic six times faster than previous one

Special class of enzymes could lead to more eco-friendly plastic

September 2, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

Plastic isn’t only harmful to the environment after it’s discarded, but also during its initial production, because it relies on the extraction of fossil fuels. Looking to find a more environment-friendly way to produce this ubiquitous material, scientists have recently made a … [Read more...] about Special class of enzymes could lead to more eco-friendly plastic

UK will start using bacteria to extract precious metals from e-waste

August 24, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

According to a recent report by the UN, the world dumps at least $10bn worth of gold, platinum, and other precious metals in a growing mountain of e-waste each year. The problem is further exacerbated by the release of toxic compounds into the atmosphere associated with … [Read more...] about UK will start using bacteria to extract precious metals from e-waste

New bacteria discovered in landfills feasts on hard-to-recycle plastic

March 30, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

Nowadays, green-minded scientists and innovators are fighting an ongoing battle against the global plastic pollution problem, looking for new ways to reduce the unsurmountable build-up of waste that ends up in landfills or destroying ecosystems. One of the most compelling … [Read more...] about New bacteria discovered in landfills feasts on hard-to-recycle plastic

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