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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-04T13:46:24.000Z",
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  "textContent": "The approach uses a reprogrammed virus that evolves 160,000 times faster than the host, effectively training bacteria to consume a common plastic ingredient. After five cycles, plastic degradation improved by over 50%.",
  "title": "Scientists unveil a faster way to 'train' bacteria for complex tasks, like munching plastics"
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