Scientists discovered plastic-eating worms that could reduce pollution
41Scientists have discovered that moth larvae could have a major role in solving the global pollution crisis.
A chance discovery from the University of Cambridge showed that the worms bodies produce an enzyme that degrades polyethylene-based shopping bags. The grubs - normally used for fishing bait - will hopefully be put to good use in the future to fight plastic pollution, which can take up to 400 years to biodegrade naturally.
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