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The shocking power of tiny things

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Microbial Innovations: Battling Plastics

This chapter explores the revolutionary potential of plastic-eating microbes and their ability to produce sustainable materials, such as polylactic acid. It emphasizes the abundance and diversity of microbial life and reflects on how global challenges, like a pandemic, can reshape our appreciation for these tiny organisms.

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