The herbicide butachlor has been widely employed in agricultural practices as a pre-emergence agent against weeds, yet its persistence in the environment raises considerable concerns regarding ...

Using spill-treating agents to clean up oil spills does not significantly hinder naturally occurring oil biodegradation, according to a new study. The research, published in Applied and Environmental ...

Postdoctoral Joeselle Serrana uses molecular ecology and bioinformatics to study microbiome dynamics, biodegradation, and water safety at Stockholm University.

A research team shows that a small group of specialized bacteria capable of breaking down antibiotics can act as powerful ...

In phase 1, specific microorganisms, like bacteria and fungi, colonize the surface of the plastic material. These microorganisms can either be present naturally in the environment or added ...