Engineered E. Coli Produce Biodegradable Plastic That Outperforms Common Pet
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Scientists have engineered E. coli bacteria to produce a biodegradable plastic that outperforms common PET, offering a potential sustainable alternative. The story was shared without sparking significant discussion or debate on HN.
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