Garbage to Guts: The Slow-Churn of Plastic Waste

The winding trail of environmental microplastics is leading researchers to the human digestive ecosystem.

Garbage to Guts: The Slow-Churn of Plastic Waste

The winding trail of environmental microplastics is leading researchers to the human digestive ecosystem.

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The Scientist Staff | May 4, 2017 | 1 min read

Wax worms, Galleria mellonella, can biodegrade plastic, including the sturdy and common polyethylene.