“The most surprising finding of our work is that our fungi could exclusively ... Can fungi solve the plastic crisis? While the discovery of plastic-eating fungi is a step forward, it is unlikely ...

Scientists in Germany have identified plastic-eating fungi that could offer a glimmer of hope in tackling the problem of millions of tonnes of waste polluting the world’s oceans every year.

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Scientists have identified a type of fungi that is capable of breaking down synthetic plastics, offering a potential new weapon in the global fight against pollution. A team at the Leibniz ...

GERMANY — Scientists in Germany have identified plastic-eating fungi that could offer a glimmer of hope in tackling the problem of millions of tonnes of waste polluting the world’s oceans ...

“The most surprising finding of our work is that our fungi could ... plastic bags, and microplastics from tyre abrasion, which are laden with heavy metal additives that hinder degradation. Can fungi ...

While this is a promising breakthrough, especially when it comes to tackling plastic pollution of the world’s oceans, experts cautioned that ... “The most surprising finding of our work is that our ...