Researchers have engineered a new bacterial strain by integrating genes from various bacteria known to break down industrial contaminants and plastics. This development comes from the recognition that many industrial waste streams are mixtures of various toxic compounds, often found in challenging environments such as brackish water. The chosen strain, Vibrio natriegens, known for its rapid growth, has been genetically modified to enhance its ability to take up and incorporate foreign DNA, thereby equipping it with the molecular tools necessary for degrading a wider array of contaminants.
Over the past years, scientists have identified several bacterial species capable of degrading industrial contaminants; however, these species target different contaminants and thrive in varied environments.
By ingeniously integrating genes from multiple bacteria into a single strain, researchers aim to create a powerful, versatile microbe capable of decontaminating complex waste mixtures.
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