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Earth's Microbes May Hide a Near-Universal Plastic-Eating Arsenal, with 600,000 Proteins Poised to Attack Waste

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Researchers have identified more than 600,000 microbial proteins capable of breaking down natural and synthetic plastics, revealing a far broader biodegradation potential across microbes than previously known.

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Almost All Bacteria Can Be Plastic Eaters

More and more plastic particles are entering the environment. Fortunately, there are many microbes in the world that can break down plastic.

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Earth's microbes may hide a near-universal plastic-eating arsenal, with 600,000 proteins poised to attack waste

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Scientists Made an Incredible Discovery – over 600,000 Microbial Proteins Could Be the Solution to the Plastic Problem

Recent research shows that the ability of microbes to break down plastic varies depending on the environment.

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Study: Microbes show almost universal potential for biodegrading plastics

Researchers have identified more than 600,000 microbial proteins capable of breaking down natural and synthetic plastics, revealing a far broader biodegradation potential across microbes than previously known.

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utu.fi broke the news on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
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