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Bacteria eating plastic produce “spider silk” material
August 1st, 2024
Genetically engineered bacteria consumed plastic to create a bio-inspired "spider silk" protein that could be spun into thread. Images: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute/Dakota Pace Turning waste plastic into a valuable resource is under investigation by researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), who fed it to bacteria and came up with a “bio-inspired spider silk.” The scientists […]