October 21, 2023
IISER-Bhopal # KeratiNoMore # The increasing population, coupled with rising living standards, has led to a dramatic rise in the production and consumption of chicken meat. In 2023 alone, global chicken meat production is estimated to be 103.4 million tons, generating about 8.38 million tons of feather waste. Feather, made up of keratin, is recalcitrant to natural degradation and remains stable in the environment for 5-7 years, during which it causes a host of environmental and health hazards.
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October 21, 2023
ZJUT-China # Bacillus-based spontaneous PET remediation solution for sustainable environment # PET, a commonly used plastic material, poses a significant threat to the environment as it is resistant to natural degradation. To tackle this challenge, we have developed an innovative and sustainable approach using engineered Bacillus subtilis. Our bacteria possess five functional modules that enable them to replicate, adhere, break down, and detect PET in the environment. In addition, we have integrated a suicide switch to regulate the bacteria population and guarantee biosafety.
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