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Researchers genetically engineered a marine microorganism to break down plastic in salt water.
The modified organism can break down polyethylene terephthalate ( PET ), a plastic used in everything from water bottles to clothing.
PET is a significant contributor to microplastic pollution in oceans.
The first genetically engineered organism that we know of is capable of breaking down PET microplastics in saltwater.
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