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The Microbiology Society has selected Bonnie Bassler to receive the 2022 Prize Medal, awarded annually “to an outstanding microbiologist who is a global leader in their field and whose work has had a far-reaching impact beyond the discipline of micro
The Prize Medal is awarded to an outstanding microbiologist who is a global leader in their field and whose work has had a far-reaching impact beyond the discipline of microbiology.
Bacteria could âtrapâ microplastic and stop it polluting the ocean 28 Apr 2021
Microplastics pose a major risk to food chains and human health (Credit: Shutterstock) Bacteria could trap microplastic particles and prevent them from polluting the ocean, the developers of a new technique have said.
Developed by researcher Yang Liu and colleagues at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the method uses bacterial biofilms – a sticky substance created by micro-organisms – to trap microplastic particles. The biofilm is then processed and dispersed, releasing the plastic for processing and recycling.
Microplastics pose a major risk to food chains and human health. Smaller than 5mm in diameter, they enter the environment from a number of sources, including breakdown of larger plastic pieces, washing of synthetic clothes, breakdown of car tyres and plastic waste directly from industry.