Plastic-gobbling enzymes in wax worm spit offer slobbery solution to help ease pollution - YP
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Last updated 18 Jun 2024
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Wax worm saliva and the enzymes therein are the key to
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Wax worm saliva rapidly breaks down plastic bags, scientists
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Wax worm saliva and the enzymes therein are the key to
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Plastic-gobbling enzymes in wax worm spit offer slobbery solution
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Wax worm saliva rapidly breaks down plastic bags, scientists
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Wax worm saliva rapidly breaks down plastic bags, scientists
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Plastic-gobbling enzymes in wax worm spit offer slobbery solution
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Wax worm saliva and the enzymes therein are the key to
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Plastic-gobbling enzymes in wax worm spit offer slobbery solution
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