Researchers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario say they’ve made a breakthrough in introducing a new trait into bacteria ...

Canadian researchers are now engineering bacteria to help tackle the growing environmental impact of microplastics.

The researchers at the University of Waterloo altered bacteria found in wastewater treatment, where microplastics can enter ...

Microplastics can go right through wastewater treatment plants, and researchers have engineered bacteria commonly found there ...

Scientists work to connect the dots "We will assess the risks of using engineered, plastic-eating bacteria in the natural environment" said Aaron Yip, a PhD candidate in the University of Waterloo ...

PET plastics take hundreds of years to degrade in the environment. Over time, they break down into microplastics, pieces of ...

PET (polyethylene terephthalate) takes hundreds of years to degrade in the environment, breaking down over time into ...

"We will assess the risks of using engineered, plastic-eating bacteria in the natural environment" said Aaron Yip, a PhD student in the Department of Chemical Engineering. "Right now, microplastic ...

A recent study, published in the journal Chemosphere and taken up widely by news outlets, shows that many black plastic household products contain brominated flame retardants, which are possibly ...

Surprisingly, fast-casual chains that pride themselves on serving higher quality and “healthier” options had exceptionally ...