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Genomics and Proteomics Associated with Bioremediation of Microplastics
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Researchers are using genomics and proteomics to identify and engineer microbes and enzymes capable of breaking down microplastics in the environment, a field that holds promise for biological cleanup of plastic pollution. Understanding which genes and proteins drive plastic degradation could lead to targeted bioremediation strategies for soils and waterways contaminated with persistent plastic fragments.
Application of genomics and proteomicsProteomics in the bioremediation of microplasticsMicroplastics represents a cutting-edge approach to addressing environmental pollution. Conjoint integration enables the identification and characterization of specific genes,...
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