New drug-making method transforms plastic waste into paracetamol in 24 hours
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Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have developed a new method to transform plastic waste into paracetamol using genetically modified E. coli bacteria. The process converts PET plastic into the pain reliever in under 24 hours without fossil fuels, potentially offering a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional drug manufacturing. This breakthrough could help reduce plastic pollution and carbon emissions in pharmaceutical production.
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