Publications by authors named "Aaron Yip"
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- Wastewater treatment plants are a major source of microplastics entering the environment, which are harmful to ecosystems and human health.
- Researchers tested a method to reduce microplastic pollution by delivering recombinant DNA to bacteria in wastewater, allowing them to produce an enzyme called FAST-PETase that can break down polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
- The study found that bacteria expressing FAST-PETase could degrade a significant portion of PET film within just a few days, suggesting a potential solution for tackling global plastic pollution through microbial degradation.
Spatiotemporal models that account for heterogeneity within microbial communities rely on single-cell data for calibration and validation. Such data, commonly collected via microscopy and flow cytometry, have been made more accessible by recent advances in microfluidics platforms and data processing pipelines. However, validating models against such data poses significant challenges.
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