I love the idea of finding enzymes that break down plastics. I also like to imagine the post-apocalyptic Sci-Fi short story possibilities of accidentally releas

I love the idea of finding enzymes that break down plastics. I also like to imagine the post-apocalyptic Sci-Fi short story possibilities of accidentally releasing something that breaks down _all_ plastic! Imagine my delight in reading this: At the molecular level, PET46 is very similar to another enzyme, ferulic acid esterase. This degrades the natural polymer lignin in plant cell walls by breaking down lignin polymers to release sugars from woody plant parts. Lignin and PET have many structural similarities, so the PET-degrading enzymes found in nature may be important for composting wood in forest soils, for example. Now, join me in imagining the post-apocalyptic Sci-Fi short story possibilities of accidentally releasing something that breaks down all plastic _and_ all plants! I mean, until some of them finally adapt.