Mr.Trunk · @mrtrunk
12 followers · 19286 posts · Server dromedary.seedoubleyou.meGizmodo: Paper Cups Are Bad for the Environment Too, Study Finds https://gizmodo.com/paper-cups-are-bad-for-the-environment-too-study-finds-1850798054?utm_source=regular #environmentaltoxicology #marineplasticpollution #bethaniecarneyalmroth #disposableproducts #plasticpollution #biodegradation #waterpollution #polylacticacid #microplastics #environment #bioplastic #pollution #papercup #sediment #plastic #water
#environmentaltoxicology #marineplasticpollution #bethaniecarneyalmroth #disposableproducts #plasticpollution #biodegradation #waterpollution #polylacticacid #microplastics #environment #bioplastic #pollution #papercup #sediment #plastic #water
Yewi · @yewi
162 followers · 189 posts · Server mastodon.scot
#FungiFriday walk on the footpath along a river.
The river's morning mists make the fungal Utopia.
🍄🍄🍄
#fungi #nature #walk #woodland
#hike #biodegradation
#wildlife #colors
#Japan #Asia
#asia #japan #colors #wildlife #biodegradation #hike #woodland #walk #nature #fungi #FungiFriday
Yewi · @yewi
161 followers · 187 posts · Server mastodon.scot
Drooping stinkhorn (Phallus indusiatus), done its job...🙄
#mushroom #fungi #smells #attraction
#nature #biodegradation
#life #insects
#Japan
#japan #insects #life #biodegradation #nature #attraction #smells #fungi #mushroom
· @glennmagusharvey
29 followers · 183 posts · Server scicomm.xyzTwo species of #bacteria, Desulfovibrio aminophilus and Sporomusa sphaeroides, have been discovered to have the ability to digest some polyfluoroalkyl substances (#PFAS), specifically chlorinated PFAS.
https://e360.yale.edu/digest/bacteria-break-down-pfas-forever-chemicals
The article references this resesarch paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s44221-023-00077-6
#pollution #remediation #EnvironmentalRemediation #environment #ForeverChemicals #contamination #bioremediation #groundwater #SoilScience #biodegradation
#biodegradation #soilscience #groundwater #bioremediation #contamination #ForeverChemicals #environment #EnvironmentalRemediation #remediation #pollution #pfas #bacteria
The-14 · @The14
23 followers · 799 posts · Server mastodon.world
Scientists Find Microbes That Can Break Down Plastic in the Cold
#Environment #Science #Plastic #PlasticPollution #PlasticRecycling #PlasticWaste #Recycling #Microbes #Biodegradation #EnzymaticRecycling #microorganisms #ChemicalRecycling #Recycling
https://the-14.com/scientists-find-microbes-that-can-break-down-plastic-in-the-cold/
#environment #science #plastic #plasticpollution #plasticrecycling #plasticwaste #recycling #microbes #biodegradation #enzymaticrecycling #microorganisms #chemicalrecycling
Akos T Kovacs · @EvolvedBiofilm
432 followers · 1600 posts · Server mstdn.scienceRT @BEDutilh
For a #postdoc interested in natural #biodegradation pathways, there are two great #postdocjobs to work on enviPathPlus with @kafenne https://twitter.com/ESchymanski/status/1617791592198443011
#postdoc #biodegradation #postdocjobs
Ste Cook · @Polypompholyx
274 followers · 393 posts · Server mastodon.socialSome historical context: wood contains a polymer called lignin, which acts like the concrete in reinforced concrete (cellulose is the rebar). It's very difficult to degrade too, but some fungi found a way about 300 million years ago. Eventually some microbe or other will very likely find a way to exploit the massive amount of even the more degradation-resistant plastics we've buried, but I wouldn't like to bet on timescales...
#biodegradation #plastics #plasma
Ste Cook · @Polypompholyx
273 followers · 392 posts · Server mastodon.socialThe Molecule of the Month series at the RCSB Protein Data Bank is a great resource for learning about enzymes and other proteins - it's written in a way that should be accessible to biology/biochem undergrads and to motivated high-school students. This month's entry is about a couple of enzymes that have evolved in bacteria that can break down two common plastics - acrylic (PET) and nylon (polyamide)
https://pdb101.rcsb.org/motm/277
#StructuralBiology #Enzymes #Teaching #Plastics #Biodegradation
#structuralbiology #enzymes #teaching #plastics #biodegradation
Professor Mark Osborn · @MicrobialLife
589 followers · 189 posts · Server aus.socialThanks @MerveTepe
Best of luck with reviews for all these manuscripts. Presume you've heard of the following society on #biodegradation and #biodeterioration : https://ibbsonline.org/
I presented at one of their meetings around ten years ago in Lodz, Poland - it's a supportive and friendly community.
#biodegradation #biodeterioration
Professor Mark Osborn · @MicrobialLife
403 followers · 57 posts · Server aus.social
Very impressive.
#Bioinformatics based #Bioprospecting to identify #hydrolase enzymes with #plastic #PET (polyethylene terephthalate) #biodegradation capabilities.
This new research in #NatureCommunications allows identification of novel hydrolases from four bacterial phyla with expressed enzymes showing activity across pH4.5 to 9 and from 30 to 70 degrees C.
#bioinformatics #bioprospecting #hydrolase #plastic #pet #biodegradation #naturecommunications #plasticpollution #circulareconomy