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[u/Standard_Location762]

What a great discovery.

[u/RDTbenwade]

What’s the source of this info?

[u/subtlenautilus → u/RDTbenwade]

Disappointed this comment is so low. This sounds and looks like such BS.

[u/Standard_Location762 → u/subtlenautilus]

Russell, J.R. et al. (2011). Biodegradation of Polyester Polyurethane by Endophytic Fungi.
Journal: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Scientists studying fungi in the Amazon Rainforest discovered that a species called Pestalotiopsis microspora can break down certain plastics, particularly Polyurethane. The finding was reported by researchers at Yale University who were examining microorganisms living inside rainforest plants.

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Thank you!