Two substances in the saliva of wax worms — moth larvae that eat wax made by bees to build honeycombs — readily break down a common type of plastic, researchers said on Tuesday, in a potential advance ...

Two enzymes found in wax worm saliva are capable of degrading the durable material polyethylene. Polyethylene is used in a range of diverse products worldwide. Researchers said the two enzymes are the ...

Researchers have discovered that the saliva of wax worms, the caterpillar larvae of the wax moths that feeds on beeswax in beehives, can quickly break down polyethylene, a material predominantly used ...

The search for new solutions to the growing problem of plastic pollution has led scientists to some interesting places that include the soils of a Japanese recycling center and the guts of superworms.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A wax worm, moth larva that eats wax made by bees to build honeycombs, is seen in a laboratory at the CSIC in Madrid WASHINGTON ...

Enzymes discovered in wax worm saliva show potential for large-scale plastic biodegradation. Naturally occurring enzymes found in wax worm saliva have been shown to degrade polyethylene within a few ...

Federica Bertocchini at the Margarita Salas Center for Biological Research and her colleagues have isolated unique, plastic-eating enzymes from the saliva of wax worms. These biological agents break ...

The saliva of wax worms, which are moth larvae that infest beehives, has been found to have enzymes that quickly degrade plastic bags, according to a report by The Guardian. The researchers behind the ...

One of the worst forms of plastic pollution may have met its match in the saliva of a humble worm. Spanish researchers say they've discovered chemicals in the wax worm's drool that break down ...

The saliva of wax worms contains enzymes that can break down plastic in a matter of hours, new research shows. Because they eventually become moths or butterflies, all caterpillars are destined for ...

Two substances in the saliva of wax worms - moth larvae that eat wax made by bees to build honeycombs - readily break down a common type of plastic, researchers said on Tuesday, in a potential advance ...

The saliva of wax worms, which are moth larvae that infest beehives, may be a key to breaking down one of the most commonly produced plastics and could ultimately aid in the fight to reduce plastic ...