Researchers have identified a fungus called Aspergillus tubingensis, taken from a trash site in Islamabad, that is capable of breaking down polyester polyurethane, a plastic known for being hard to degrade. Lab experiments revealed that the fungus grows on the plastic's surface and releases enzymes that dismantle its polymer makeup. According to the scientists, this discovery could lead to new biological strategies for handling plastic pollution.

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