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

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

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261014015509.htm

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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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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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  1. First on desk · 10/16/2026, 10:00:19 PM
    Scientists discover a plastic-eating “Pac-Man” enzyme with a surprising secret
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  2. Update · 10/16/2026, 10:00:19 PM
    Scientists discover a plastic-eating “Pac-Man” enzyme with a surprising secret
    Original link
ScienceDaily reports the following. ENC is republishing it as an attributed briefing, not as independently confirmed fact. If this item is false or incomplete, the responsibility sits with ScienceDaily, which released it. 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. Original link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261014015509.htm

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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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