일본 연구팀이 병뚜껑 안에서 307마리의 개체로 구성된 작은 해양 생태계를 발견했다.
이번 발견은 바다에 떠다니는 방대한 양의 플라스틱 쓰레기가 생물들의 작은 이동 수단 역할을 할 수 있음을 보여준다. 연구는 고치현에서 진행되었다. 연구팀은 플라스틱 조각이 해양 생물의 서식지 기능을 할 수 있다는 점을 확인했다. 해당 연구 결과는 2026년 7월 20일에 발표되었다.
A supplement made from dead bacteria reduced microplastic particles in saliva during an initial human test. The postbiotic, called Qi601, attracted plastics to its rough surfaces in lab experiments and one participant's mouth. Researchers say it could limit absorption but note the findings are preliminary.
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Researchers at the University of Missouri have developed a modified strain of algae that captures microplastics from contaminated water by producing an orange-scented oil. The process also cleans wastewater and could support bioplastic production.
Scientists have determined that structures once seen as traces of tiny animals in 540-million-year-old Brazilian rocks are actually fossilized communities of bacteria and algae. The reexamination uses advanced imaging to reveal preserved cells and organic material.
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Two researchers have identified a new organelle that allows a type of algae to fix nitrogen from the air. The discovery challenges a long-standing rule of biology. It could offer insights for future agricultural innovations.