Scientists are exploring a bacteria that consumes methane to produce biodegradable plastics. Called Methylocystis ...

Plastics are deeply woven into modern life, valued for their strength, clarity, flexibility, and affordability. However, the production and disposal of these materials pose serious environmental ...

Biology might ultimately provide a solution, however. Researchers have identified bacteria that evolved the ability to digest ...

Researchers have discovered a new enzyme that breaks down and synthesizes previously unexplored glycans with prebiotic ...

A self-powered, three-component biosensor capable of killing bacteria in water samples has been developed by materials ...

Heller produces high-end plastic furniture for the likes of Frank Gehry and the Vignellis. Now it's making sure those pieces ...

Enzymes found in landfills around the world may be able to break down plastic waste. Some 11 billion metric tons of plastic ...

MIT’s Associate Professor Daniel Suess is studying these enzymes to uncover methods for capturing atmospheric carbon and ...

Researchers have genetically engineered microbes to produce a strong, flexible plastic similar to nylon for the first time.

MIT's Daniel Suess researches ancient enzymes to address modern energy and climate issues, exploring elemental electron ...

Animals, plants and many other living organisms inhale oxygen to "burn" (oxidize) compounds like sugar into CO2 and water—a ...

These enzymes are found in the intestines of mammals, such as in the human gut bacteria Bifidobacterium, which helps digest complex carbohydrates. Recent studies have shown that another gut ...