A drug to treat Parkinson's disease can be made from waste plastic bottles using a pioneering method, a study shows. The approach harnesses the power of bacteria to transform post-consumer plastic ...

Scientists at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland used biologically-engineered E. coli, a bacteria that causes diarrhea, ...

The approach harnesses the power of bacteria to transform post-consumer plastic into L-DOPA, a frontline medication for the neurological disorder.

The green bottle used to be Sprite's calling card. But these days, the soda comes in a clear bottle for reasons other than ...

Scientists engineer E. coli to convert PET plastic bottle waste into L-DOPA, a primary treatment for Parkinson’s disease.

At this point, the dangers of single-use plastic are well-documented, but Phys.org recently reported that an expert believes water bottle-related risks to human health remain "dangerously understudied ...

Patna: Water bottles are generally manufactured using different types of plastic, each possessing specific characteristics.

Recycling bin filled with plastic bottles emphasizes waste management and environmental awareness. Image in public domain.

Concerned about plastic waste in Kerala’s backwaters, three friends created Bakwa — biodegradable bottles made from sugarcane ...

The summer is approaching, meaning you might want a refresher on what happens to plastic water bottles left in hot cars on road trips.

University of Edinburgh researchers have used bacteria to break down plastic waste and turn it into a Parkinson's drug, ...