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Breaking down shoe foam by genetically tweaking a microbe found in compost

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What happened

Your favorite pair of tennies, kicks or trainers may soon become a little more sustainable.

In a study published Sept.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:00:04 UTC.

Why it matters

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  1. Dogs and cats carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria also found in people, study finds

  2. Research shows agricultural fungicides drive evolution of multidrug resistance in soil microbes

  3. Breaking down shoe foam by genetically tweaking a microbe found in compost

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