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Researchers at the University of Konstanz have now discovered an unusual enzyme that could reveal how some bacteria are becoming better equipped to break down certain types of plastic.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Its unusually exposed active site also provides space for the enzyme to interact with polymer chains.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Its genetic instructions included a secretion signal that directs the enzyme outside the cell, along with a lipid anchor that holds it firmly to the cell membrane.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

The researchers had identified the molecular mechanism they were looking for, along with the enzyme they named "Pac-Man."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

If the liver begins to sustain damage, the enzyme levels should theoretically give us some warning.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick

However, researchers identified statistically significant changes within the blueberry group in the abundance of genes associated with several gut microbial enzymes.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

Microorganisms evolved enzymes to digest naturally occurring substances, including plant fibers and other complex organic molecules.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Depolymerases are enzymes that break large molecules called polymers into smaller chemical units.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

For each cell type, the scientists analyzed RNA transcripts, which are produced when cells read genetic instructions from DNA to make proteins, enzymes, and other essential components.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026

During lactose metabolism, the RNAs for lactose-digesting enzymes were abundant.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee