Scientists at Goethe University uncover how the oldest enzyme in cellular respiration functions – opening the door to potential CO₂ removal from exhaust emissions. Animals, plants, and many other livi ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

The discovery sheds light on how certain bacteria -- including strains that cause food poisoning and anthrax -- form spores for survival.