Flies with genetically engineered abilities might save us from organic waste
Researchers from Australia have figured out a way to genetically engineer a common species of fly (the black soldier fly) to consume organic waste more efficiently than other organisms. The black soldier flies (BSF) would also be able to turn some of that organic waste into valuable compounds that can be reused in different industries.
A team of scientists from Macquarie University has published a paper detailing the plan to turn BSFs into waste-consuming insects. They hope to deal with the growing amount of waste while also reducing the amount of methane released into the atmosphere when organic waste breaks down.
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