Scientists Successfully Engineer E. Coli Bacteria to Produce Paracetamol From Recycled Plastic
14:34 27.06.2025 (Updated: 19:18 27.06.2025)
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Scientists Successfully Engineer E. Coli Bacteria to Produce Paracetamol From Recycled Plastic
The scientists modified the bacteria to perform a specific chemical reaction and inserted two genes enabling the production of paracetamol from the plastic material within 24 hours, according to a new study published in the journal Nature.
The research team, led by biotechnologist Stephen Wallace from the University of Edinburgh, is collaborating with pharmaceutical companies to optimize and scale up the plastic-to-medicine recycling process.
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The scientists modified the bacteria to perform a specific chemical reaction and inserted two genes enabling the production of paracetamol from the plastic material within 24 hours, according to a new study published in the journal Nature.
The research team, led by biotechnologist Stephen Wallace from the University of Edinburgh, is collaborating with pharmaceutical companies to optimize and scale up the plastic-to-medicine recycling process.
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