Students Observe a 'Plastic-Eating' Fungus

Yeah.

I'm far from an expert, but I have some thoughts.

Plastic seems so artificial, that even though there are countless chemical reactions on Earth, I wouldn't expect to see any variation of plastic found in nature. This makes me wonder why there would be a fungus out there capable of breaking it down.

Is is evolution? In my opinion, doubtful.

My bet would be placed on a lucky inherent ability for the fungus to break plastic.

What do you guys think?
 
truly incredible if this fungus can break it down. But to what? what is the end product? can we use it? is it biodegradable? whats the result?

need more info really. but what a way to clean up some of the immeasurable damage that we have caused on the environment. Truly huge potential if it can be put to good use.

 
This is the next step. We're all going to die.

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http://www.mangareader.net/bio-meat/1

 
oil is a variation of plastic. I may be wrong but there i think there is bacteria that can eat hydrocarbons so its not a big jump to eat plastic.
 
i was also thinking this, but isnt plastic a lot more complex than oil. there a lot more variables in it.
 
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