The new plastic incorporates spores of plastic-eating bacteria that remain dormant during the plastic’s useful lifetime but activate when exposed to nutrients in compost, initiating the degradation process. Additionally, the presence of these spores enhances the plastic’s toughness, extending its lifespan. Co-researcher Jon Pokorski highlights the dual benefits of the innovation: increased durability during use and environmentally-friendly disposal at the end of its life cycle. The plastic, currently in the laboratory development phase, could potentially reach the market within a few years with collaboration from manufacturers
World’s First Pig Kidney Transplant: A medical milestone
1. Introduction The world of organ transplantation has just seen a remarkable milestone: the first successful pig kidney transplant. The...
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