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Mendel University Scientists Study “Superworms” That Can Break Down Plastic Waste

Summary by Brno Daily
Researchers at Mendel University’s Faculty of Agronomy are studying how the larvae of the darkling beetle Zophobas morio (commonly known as “superworms”) are able to break down different types of plastics. The project aims to uncover the biological mechanisms behind this unusual ability and explore whether it could one day be scaled up to support safer and more sustainable plastic recycling technologies. Worldwide plastic production now exceeds …
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Brno Daily broke the news in on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
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