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Scientists discover a plastic-eating “Pac-Man” enzyme with a surprising secret

October 16, 2026 ScienceDaily 1 min read
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Scientists discover a plastic-eating “Pac-Man” enzyme with a surprising secret

Scientists have discovered a remarkable “Pac-Man enzyme” that helps bacteria devour certain types of plastic and may offer new hope in the fight against plastic pollution. Researchers found that several biodegradable plastics completely broke down in soil within about a year, while conventional plastic remained largely unchanged.

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