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Scientists Engineer Algae That Pulls 91 Percent of Microplastics Out of Water in One Hour

Researchers at the University of Missouri have engineered a strain of algae that captures microplastic particles from water like a living magnet. In a new Nature Communications study, the algae removed 91.4 percent of polystyrene microplastics in just one hour while also cleaning wastewater. The team hopes the technique can be turned into a practical tool for treatment plants and waterways.