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Scientists Turn Plastic Waste Into Painkillers Using E. Coli Bacteria—Breakthrough in Medicine

Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have developed a method to convert plastic waste into paracetamol using genetically engineered E. coli bacteria. This breakthrough offers a sustainable solution to both plastic pollution and drug manufacturing, using waste plastic as a feedstock. The process, which operates at room temperature and produces minimal carbon emissions, promises to revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry and offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional methods.