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Genetically engineered bacteria convert plastic waste
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Genetically engineered bacteria convert plastic waste into useful chemicals

A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has revealed the successful engineering of two synthetic bacteria strains capable of transforming plastic waste into valuable chemicals.

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