A team of CSIC researchers has discovered that wax worm saliva degrades plastic; a discovery with numerous applications for treating or recycling plastic waste. Back in 2017, the team discovered that ...
Enzymes discovered in wax worm saliva show potential for large-scale plastic biodegradation. Naturally occurring enzymes found in wax worm saliva have been shown to degrade polyethylene within a few ...
This image shows a wax worm chewing a hole through plastic. Polyethylene debris can be seen attached to the caterpillar. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...
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