Beyond Recycling: Why Biodegradation Could be a Game-Changer for Plastic Waste – An Interview with Dr. Federica Bertocchini
In a world where plastic pollution is a severe problem, researchers are exploring various methods to tackle this issue. In this blog article, we interview Dr. Federica Bertocchini, a molecular biologist who has dedicated her research to studying the biodegradation of plastic waste. Dr. Bertocchini talks about her discovery of enzymes in the wax moth larvae's saliva that can break down polyethylene, the potential implications of these enzymes for…