Lesley Tobin
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Lesley Tobin
@lez-the-pez.bsky.social
Science and research communicator focusing on enzyme technologies, micro and nanoplastics, and agroecology. Bridging gaps between researchers and diverse stakeholders; engaging with researchers, industry, EU policymakers and end-users
This morning’s CUSP Stakeholder Meeting at the European Commission brought together experts to tackle key questions on regulation, awareness & media. The consensus? More research is crucial. The CUSP Roadmap will help guide future efforts - science, policy & action must go hand in hand!
February 28, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Reposted by Lesley Tobin
📣New #openacess article online: Cellular internalization pathways of environmentally exposed #microplastic particles: #Phagocytosis or #macropinocytosis? published in the Journal Hazardous Materials @elsevierconnect.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1016/j.jh... #Microfluidics #Proteomics
February 21, 2025 at 11:23 AM
🌍✨ New Article! Driving a Sustainable Future! ♻️🔬

How can #enzymes make #detergents, #textiles, #sunscreens & #nutraceuticals #greener...and cut energy use, reduce chemical #pollution, & upcycle industrial waste?

📖 Answers are here: 👉 bit.ly/4aN9k3t

💬#OXIPRO #CircularEconomy #BlueEconomy #H2020
February 4, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Reposted by Lesley Tobin
🌍🧬 Big news in #plasticwaste research! Scientists at @Bruneluni discovered 2 new enzymes that dissolve plastic bottles faster than current methods. ♻️✨ By engineering bacteria to form biofilms, they turned enzymes into recycling superheroes!⬇️
New ‘plastic-eating’ enzymes discovered by Brunel University
Two new enzymes have the potential to dissolve plastic bottles faster than current recycling methods and create the raw material to make new ones, according to a study from Brunel University London…
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February 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM