13 h. ago Scientists use bacteria to turn plastic waste into paracetamol

Genetically modified E coli used to create painkillers from material produced from plastic bottlesBacteria can be used to turn plastic waste into painkillers, researchers have found, opening up the possibility of a more sustainable process for producing the drugs.Chemists have discovered E coli can be used to create paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, from a material produced in the laboratory from plastic bottles. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Scottish beach loved by families gets adorable toy library for locals and visitors to share

A new colourful Toy Library has be unveiled in Troon to reduce plastic waste and bring joy to families

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1 week ago Bacteria in your mouth might reveal how depressed you are, scientists say

Researchers at NYU say they’ve found a link between the mental health condition and less diversity of bacteria in the mouth

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2 w. ago Scots households being paid to bring plastic bottles back to four major supermarkets

Households across the UK are being given a financial incentive to return single-use empty bottles to supermarkets where the products can be recycled in a new government scheme to tackle plastic waste.

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2 w. ago Scientists link gut bacteria to early stages of Parkinson’s disease

According to the Alzheimer’s Society, around a third of people with Parkinson’s eventually develop dementia

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2 w. ago New plastic that dissolves in seawater raises hopes for tackling ocean pollution

Japanese researchers say new material can dissolve completely in saltwater or moist soil without leaving behind harmful microplastics

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