The world is facing a waste problem. Two methods stand out in handling organic waste: aerobic composting and anaerobic digestion. Both have their strengths and weaknesses. They rely on tiny helpers, called microbes, to break down waste. These microbes work in different ways depending on what they are fed. This is crucial because it affects how well they can clean up ...

Deep in the microscopic world, a tiny organism named KARE_P3, a gram-positive microbe, has been discovered to hold a big secret. This microbe, found living inside plants, can break down tough epoxy resin materials. When scientists studied it, they found that it produces special molecules called secondary metabolites. These molecules have superpowers – they can fight ...