Microb Genom June 2022 PMID 35678705

Insights into plastic biodegradation: community composition and functional capabilities of the superworm () microbiome in styrofoam feeding trials.

Jiarui Sun, Apoorva Prabhu, Samuel T N Aroney, Christian Rinke

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366
Peak: 75 in Jun 2022
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What people are saying

Several posts discussed the specific findings of the research, such as the microbial enzymes identified that degrade polystyrene, which users described as 'exciting' and a potential 'game changer' for environmental solutions. The tone of gratitude and enthusiasm in various replies, including remarks like 'Outstanding work!!! Thank you!' demonstrates a supportive sentiment towards the researchers and the importance of the study, reflecting high interest and perceived impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Many discussions reflect a general support for the findings of the publication, showing that users appreciate the potential of superworms in plastic biodegradation.

InterestHigh interest

There is a high level of curiosity about the microbial processes involved and the implications for environmental sustainability.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some discussions dive deeper into the methodology or implications, others are more surface-level, focusing on general reactions.

ImpactHigh impact

Many users express that the research could significantly contribute to solving plastic waste issues, indicating a strong belief in its societal relevance.

Abstract in brief

  • This study explores how superworms' gut microbiomes react and adapt to diets of bran versus polystyrene (styrofoam), revealing significant impacts on microbial diversity and health.
  • Superworms fed on polystyrene exhibited lower weight gains and pupation rates, indicating negative effects on their growth and survival when compared to ones fed bran.
  • The research identifies specific microbial genes related to the degradation of polystyrene, providing initial insights into how these superworms could help in managing plastic waste through their unique gut microbiome.

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Nicola Bressi
@Nicola_Bressi · X

PLASTICA NEL CIBO una volta tanto potrebbe essere una buona notizia. Alcune larve di coleotteri si sono rivelate capaci di ospitare nel proprio intestino dei batteri, a loro volta capaci di trasformare la plastica in proteine, grazie a specifici enzimi. https://t.co/REcSAcOx4y https://t.co/TFNj6iPP1d

Jun 14, 2022 · 72 likes · 13 shares · 16,931 followers View post →
彩恵りり
@Science_Release · X

[原著論文&画像引用元]⚠️幼虫 Jiarui Sun, et al. "Insights into plastic biodegradation: community composition and functional capabilities of the superworm (

Jun 19, 2022 · 68 likes · 17 shares · 44,804 followers View post →
Federico Pio Fabrizio
@FPFabrizioPhD · X

Ottima soluzione visto il costante aumento di inquinamento di plastica che necessita di nuovi approcci di riciclaggio e rientra nel concetto di economia circolare in cui i materiali usati vengono riciclati correttamente, piuttosto che smaltiti. Fonte: https://t.co/OSRHBG3uwJ 9/9

Jun 14, 2022 · 46 likes · 4 shares · 7,550 followers View post →
The Venus Project
@TheVenusProject · X

The long-term goal is to engineer enzymes to degrade plastic waste in recycling plants through mechanical shredding, followed by enzymatic biodegradation… https://t.co/q2e2TSlPMT #TheVenusProject #Recycle #JacqueFresco #RoxanneMeadows https://t.co/O3g7CpDeJ0

Feb 15, 2023 · 39 likes · 17 shares · 30,134 followers View post →
Leider
@stadoanarquista · X

Estava à toa na vida, li algo em uma revista sensacionalista sobre besouro tenébrio ser capaz de se alimentar de poliestireno [isopor]. Achei que era sensacionalismo. Não era. Lógico que é necessário dar uma suplementada, mas é fato. https://t.co/zsdUWDETfq https://t.co/Zdzcpw4Ocs

Jun 23, 2022 · 8 likes · 14,254 followers View post →
Phil Booth
@EinsteinsAttic · X

And just this year, researchers at the University of Queensland published research on another darkling beetle ‘superworm’ (Zophobas morio) that can eat #polystyrene - which not only #survives on a plastic-only diet, but even shows marginal #WeightGains: https://t.co/CdEMXoRx6P https://t.co/i8aoRUmQJb

Sep 11, 2022 · 8 likes · 3,475 followers View post →

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RT @ChristianRinke: Our Metagenomic study about plastic degrading superworms is out! by @jemma_sun @aprabhu90 @aroney_samuel @ChristianRink…

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Insights into plastic biodegradation: community composition and functional capabilities of the superworm (Zophobas morio) microbiome in styrofoam feeding trials https://t.co/HutcyMvtDw

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למחקר המקורי: https://t.co/aDak5gpzXS התכלות של חומרים לפי תאגיד המיחזור תמיר: https://t.co/gbQTKpo7iW מאת: @MaayanEilon

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Insights into plastic biodegradation: community composition and functional capabilities of the superworm (Zophobas morio) microbiome in styrofoam feeding trials | Microbiology Society https://t.co/DKY6c4mJQg

Mar 5, 2023 · 400 followers View post →
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The Venus Project
@TheVenusProject · X

The long-term goal is to engineer enzymes to degrade plastic waste in recycling plants through mechanical shredding, followed by enzymatic biodegradation… https://t.co/q2e2TSlPMT #TheVenusProject #Recycle #JacqueFresco #RoxanneMeadows https://t.co/O3g7CpDeJ0

Feb 15, 2023 · 39 likes · 17 shares · 30,134 followers View post →
Microbiome Articles
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Corrigendum: insights into plastic biodegradation: community composition and functional capabilities of the superworm (zophobas mor... - Sun J et al. - https://t.co/086nNOXHQP #microbiome

Feb 7, 2023 · 7,156 followers View post →
MikeDubIre
@MikeDubIre · X

RT @ChristianRinke: Our Metagenomic study about plastic degrading superworms is out! by @jemma_sun @aprabhu90 @aroney_samuel @ChristianRink…

Jan 31, 2023 · 35 shares · 52 followers View post →
Klaus Riede
@KlausRiede · X

@CitysFElephants danke, das ist die Studie die ich im Hinterkopf hatte. Deshalb meine Frage: recyceln jetzt die #Mehlwurm züchter massenhaft Styropor indem sie es in (essbares!) #Protein verwandeln? https://t.co/SFaRqPAMBq

Jan 24, 2023 · 4,560 followers View post →
MiniTika
@Mini_Tika_ · X

Interesting read. Q: are there any impacts to other animals should they eat one of these worms after a styrofoam feed? https://t.co/hQEOx0qv4C https://t.co/qnBhl4TLrB

Dec 3, 2022 · 233 followers View post →
ULEZ bien
@7472616E73 · X

@sunny_hundal I'm pretty sure this tiktok is fake? A 2022 study by the University of Queensland studied Zophobas morio lavrvae, but was looking at the natural change to the gut flora rather than artificially manipulating it. https://t.co/1H1iHagRU5 https://t.co/IEn6PBIgWh

Sep 12, 2022 · 47 followers View post →
Phil Booth
@EinsteinsAttic · X

And just this year, researchers at the University of Queensland published research on another darkling beetle ‘superworm’ (Zophobas morio) that can eat #polystyrene - which not only #survives on a plastic-only diet, but even shows marginal #WeightGains: https://t.co/CdEMXoRx6P https://t.co/i8aoRUmQJb

Sep 11, 2022 · 8 likes · 3,475 followers View post →
ScienceOpen
@Science_Open · X

'Insights into #plastic #biodegradation: community composition and functional capabilities of the #superworm (Zophobas morio) microbiome in styrofoam feeding trials' https://t.co/LMdoF6MxXi

Aug 26, 2022 · 17,021 followers View post →
Zehra Doruk
@zehradoruk · X

Olamaz; "..Our results also confirm that superworms can survive on polystyrene feed, but this diet has considerable negative impacts on host gut microbiome diversity and health." https://t.co/joEwhU5n9r https://t.co/d9dWvOdoYP

Aug 10, 2022 · 1 like · 4,641 followers View post →
Samuel Aroney
@aroney_samuel · X

RT @ChristianRinke: Our Metagenomic study about plastic degrading superworms is out! by @jemma_sun @aprabhu90 @aroney_samuel @ChristianRink…

Aug 1, 2022 · 35 shares · 95 followers View post →
Dr. Eileen Choffnes
@EileenChoffnes · X

Insights into plastic biodegradation: community composition and functional capabilities of the superworm (Zophobas morio) microbiome in styrofoam feeding trials | Microbiology Society. Superworms digest plastic, with help from their bacterial sidekicks. https://t.co/5BYzIcT5Uu

Jul 23, 2022 · 940 followers View post →
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Jul 21, 2022 · 26 followers View post →
LizbethSayavedra
@LizSayavedra · X

RT @ChristianRinke: Our Metagenomic study about plastic degrading superworms is out! by @jemma_sun @aprabhu90 @aroney_samuel @ChristianRink…

Jul 15, 2022 · 35 shares · 190 followers View post →
Apoorva Prabhu
@aprabhu90 · X

Check out the paper authored by @ChristianRinke @jemma_sun @aroney_samuel here! https://t.co/2jd5qYkJEP The gut microbes in these superworms hold very exciting plastic degrading enzymes!

Jul 13, 2022 · 2 likes · 218 followers View post →
Apoorva Prabhu
@aprabhu90 · X

Here's a link to the paper : https://t.co/2jd5qYkJEP and fantastic team @ChristianRinke @jemma_sun @aroney_samuel

Jul 4, 2022 · 218 followers View post →
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A metagenomic study of the "superworm" identified polystyrene degrading enzymes in bacteria which can be used to guide innovative solutions to environmental problems. https://t.co/TN20CGoRKK @felixmlanger develops a tool to aid discovery of novel enzymes. #WorldMicrobiomeDay https://t.co/MDAd9BgQKt

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Jun 26, 2022 · 2 likes · 2,826 followers View post →
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Leider
@stadoanarquista · X

Estava à toa na vida, li algo em uma revista sensacionalista sobre besouro tenébrio ser capaz de se alimentar de poliestireno [isopor]. Achei que era sensacionalismo. Não era. Lógico que é necessário dar uma suplementada, mas é fato. https://t.co/zsdUWDETfq https://t.co/Zdzcpw4Ocs

Jun 23, 2022 · 8 likes · 14,254 followers View post →
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@chinuasfa21 · X

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Jun 23, 2022 · 1,701 followers View post →
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Jun 21, 2022 · 1 like · 17,021 followers View post →
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[原著論文&画像引用元]⚠️幼虫 Jiarui Sun, et al. "Insights into plastic biodegradation: community composition and functional capabilities of the superworm (

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Outstanding work!!! Thank you! Insights into plastic biodegradation: community composition and functional capabilities of the superworm (Zophobas morio) microbiome in styrofoam feeding trials | Microbiology Society https://t.co/DXytEUHoux

Jun 17, 2022 · 53 followers View post →
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Clara Porta
@ClaraPorta4 · X

RT @FPFabrizioPhD: Ottima soluzione visto il costante aumento di inquinamento di plastica che necessita di nuovi approcci di riciclaggio e…

Jun 14, 2022 · 4 shares · 693 followers View post →
Clelia L.
@LarenzaClelia · X

RT @FPFabrizioPhD: Ottima soluzione visto il costante aumento di inquinamento di plastica che necessita di nuovi approcci di riciclaggio e…

Jun 14, 2022 · 4 shares · 129 followers View post →
Nonnadinano#RenewEurope #StatiUnitidEuropa
@Nonnadinano · X

RT @Nicola_Bressi: PLASTICA NEL CIBO una volta tanto potrebbe essere una buona notizia. Alcune larve di coleotteri si sono rivelate capaci…

Jun 14, 2022 · 13 shares · 8,250 followers View post →
arbma
@arbmacip · X

RT @Nicola_Bressi: PLASTICA NEL CIBO una volta tanto potrebbe essere una buona notizia. Alcune larve di coleotteri si sono rivelate capaci…

Jun 14, 2022 · 13 shares · 1,438 followers View post →
Cameron Thrash
@jcamthrash · X

Insights into plastic biodegradation: community composition and functional capabilities of the superworm (Zophobas morio) microbiome in styrofoam feeding trials https://t.co/RXMclYznsw

Jun 14, 2022 · 3 likes · 17,481 followers View post →
Didone
@maola_varalli · X

RT @Nicola_Bressi: PLASTICA NEL CIBO una volta tanto potrebbe essere una buona notizia. Alcune larve di coleotteri si sono rivelate capaci…

Jun 14, 2022 · 13 shares · 523 followers View post →
RosoCanino
@roso_canino · X

RT @Nicola_Bressi: PLASTICA NEL CIBO una volta tanto potrebbe essere una buona notizia. Alcune larve di coleotteri si sono rivelate capaci…

Jun 14, 2022 · 13 shares · 133 followers View post →
A.
@kiki_viola8 · X

RT @Nicola_Bressi: PLASTICA NEL CIBO una volta tanto potrebbe essere una buona notizia. Alcune larve di coleotteri si sono rivelate capaci…

Jun 14, 2022 · 13 shares · 453 followers View post →
Maria Briganti
@malinca73 · X

RT @FPFabrizioPhD: Ottima soluzione visto il costante aumento di inquinamento di plastica che necessita di nuovi approcci di riciclaggio e…

Jun 14, 2022 · 4 shares · 558 followers View post →
FORBIX
@weevil_forbix · X

RT @Nicola_Bressi: PLASTICA NEL CIBO una volta tanto potrebbe essere una buona notizia. Alcune larve di coleotteri si sono rivelate capaci…

Jun 14, 2022 · 13 shares · 2,763 followers View post →
Francesco
@FranceskoNew · X

RT @Nicola_Bressi: PLASTICA NEL CIBO una volta tanto potrebbe essere una buona notizia. Alcune larve di coleotteri si sono rivelate capaci…

Jun 14, 2022 · 13 shares · 1,112 followers View post →
Guru
@Guruitter · X

RT @Nicola_Bressi: PLASTICA NEL CIBO una volta tanto potrebbe essere una buona notizia. Alcune larve di coleotteri si sono rivelate capaci…

Jun 14, 2022 · 13 shares · 526 followers View post →
Rosanna Urso Calè 
@Rosanna_UC · X

RT @Nicola_Bressi: PLASTICA NEL CIBO una volta tanto potrebbe essere una buona notizia. Alcune larve di coleotteri si sono rivelate capaci…

Jun 14, 2022 · 13 shares · 319 followers View post →
@mariosiniscalchi@mastodon.uno
@M_Siniscalchi · X

RT @Nicola_Bressi: PLASTICA NEL CIBO una volta tanto potrebbe essere una buona notizia. Alcune larve di coleotteri si sono rivelate capaci…

Jun 14, 2022 · 13 shares · 638 followers View post →
Nicola Bressi
@Nicola_Bressi · X

PLASTICA NEL CIBO una volta tanto potrebbe essere una buona notizia. Alcune larve di coleotteri si sono rivelate capaci di ospitare nel proprio intestino dei batteri, a loro volta capaci di trasformare la plastica in proteine, grazie a specifici enzimi. https://t.co/REcSAcOx4y https://t.co/TFNj6iPP1d

Jun 14, 2022 · 72 likes · 13 shares · 16,931 followers View post →
Federico Pio Fabrizio
@FPFabrizioPhD · X

Ottima soluzione visto il costante aumento di inquinamento di plastica che necessita di nuovi approcci di riciclaggio e rientra nel concetto di economia circolare in cui i materiali usati vengono riciclati correttamente, piuttosto che smaltiti. Fonte: https://t.co/OSRHBG3uwJ 9/9

Jun 14, 2022 · 46 likes · 4 shares · 7,550 followers View post →
Mostriciattolo
@ElUltimoRecluta · X

Insights into plastic biodegradation: community composition and functional capabilities of the superworm (Zophobas morio) microbiome in styrofoam feeding trials | Microbiology Society https://t.co/Zf6iDcjCcq

Jun 13, 2022 · 395 followers View post →
Weberson
@WebersonOficial · X

https://t.co/7WLqMYMbvX

Jun 13, 2022 · 2 likes · 826 followers View post →
ゆけぽむ
@Yukeyukeponpon · X

https://t.co/CI8g6bXRxz 発泡スチロールを分解できる虫が現れたという話

Jun 12, 2022 · 105 followers View post →
Carrie Kelly
@CarrieHKelly · X

RT @physorg_com: Superworms capable of munching through #plasticwaste @uq_news https://t.co/fdnj5SSYyV https://t.co/Q2wfBmL6GA

Jun 12, 2022 · 9 shares · 1,544 followers View post →
John Roberts
@elehelp · X

“Super” larvae that (IF there is nothing else to eat) can break down #Styrofoam into #Styrene monomers that nature maybe able to take care of (& they don’t put on much weight): https://t.co/e7pVmdoc7Q #LetsJustProduceLess?

Jun 11, 2022 · 2,972 followers View post →
Caroline Thaler
@CarolineThaler · X

RT @ChristianRinke: Our Metagenomic study about plastic degrading superworms is out! by @jemma_sun @aprabhu90 @aroney_samuel @ChristianRink…

Jun 11, 2022 · 35 shares · 343 followers View post →
warnowc_www
@warnowc_www · X

Insights into plastic biodegradation: community composition and functional capabilities of the superworm (Zophobas morio) microbiome in styrofoam feeding trials. https://t.co/7g2QyYm7Qy

Jun 11, 2022 · 6 followers View post →
Petr Heděnec
@Hedenec · X

RT @ChristianRinke: Our Metagenomic study about plastic degrading superworms is out! by @jemma_sun @aprabhu90 @aroney_samuel @ChristianRink…

Jun 11, 2022 · 35 shares · 1,030 followers View post →
Noman Din Begum
@NomanBegum · X

Insights into plastic biodegradation: community composition and functional capabilities of the superworm (Zophobas morio) microbiome in styrofoam feeding trials | Microbiology Society https://t.co/Rq1bgrVzm1

Jun 11, 2022 · 11 followers View post →
FindingPheno
@FindingPhenoEU · X

RT @ChristianRinke: Our Metagenomic study about plastic degrading superworms is out! by @jemma_sun @aprabhu90 @aroney_samuel @ChristianRink…

Jun 11, 2022 · 35 shares · 307 followers View post →
ElSuperNova
@ElSuperNova · X

https://t.co/iBpFO3ENN3 Zamn, imagine the possibilities once they can isolate the enzymes responsible and demonstrate function in virto

Jun 11, 2022 · 31 followers View post →
Burns_Brendan
@BurnsBrendan2 · X

RT @ChristianRinke: Our Metagenomic study about plastic degrading superworms is out! by @jemma_sun @aprabhu90 @aroney_samuel @ChristianRink…

Jun 11, 2022 · 35 shares · 793 followers View post →
BlueRiver
@riv39525750 · X

Insights into plastic biodegradation: community composition and functional capabilities of the superworm (Zophobas morio) microbiome in styrofoam feeding trials | Microbiology Society https://t.co/sB0Z2CzvtM

Jun 10, 2022 · 2,021 followers View post →
Ordo Fraterna Fibonacci
@OrdoFibonacci · X

Insights into plastic biodegradation: community composition and functional capabilities of the superworm (Zophobas morio) microbiome in styrofoam feeding trials | Microbiology Society https://t.co/MlSirllemw

Jun 9, 2022 · 2,571 followers View post →
pseudomonaspapers
@pseudo_papers · X

Insights into plastic biodegradation: community composition and functional capabilities of the superworm (Zophobas morio) microbiome in styrofoam feeding trials https://t.co/Lv4b1an3Yk

Jun 9, 2022 · 1,275 followers View post →
Andy_Weeble_Weaver
@AndrewW66619812 · X

The paper the above "ABC News" article refers to: “Insights into plastic biodegradation: community composition and functional capabilities of the superworm (Zophobas morio) microbiome in styrofoam feeding trials” https://t.co/Yb7WyKWwND

Jun 9, 2022 · 4,340 followers View post →
Metagenomics Papers
@metagenomic_lit · X

Insights into plastic biodegradation: community composition and functional capabilities of the superworm (Zophobas morio) microbiome in styrofoam feeding trials https://t.co/GvS1PGwWz8

Jun 9, 2022 · 1 like · 3,696 followers View post →
Rene Sugar
@renesugar · X

‘Superworms’ Can Digest Styrofoam, Australian Scientists Find https://t.co/ivTKpFusrz Insights into plastic biodegradation: community composition and functional capabilities of the superworm (Zophobas morio) microbiome in styrofoam feeding trials https://t.co/TlfNZNwTUB

Jun 9, 2022 · 3,972 followers View post →
Symbiosis papers
@Symbiosispapers · X

Insights into plastic biodegradation: community composition and functional capabilities of the superworm (<em>Zophobas morio</em>) microbiome in styrofoam feeding trials https://t.co/WRAtwZzQnW

Jun 9, 2022 · 1,109 followers View post →
Spider_papers
@spiderspapers · X

Insights into plastic biodegradation: community composition and functional capabilities of the superworm (Zophobas morio) microbiome in styrofoam feeding trials https://t.co/FsbW3WjQgZ

May 16, 2022 · 256 followers View post →
bioRxiv Microbiology
@biorxiv_micrbio · X

Insights into plastic biodegradation: community composition and functional capabilities of the superworm (Zophobas morio) microbiome ... https://t.co/pvPfn2RG0o #biorxiv_micrbio

May 16, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 20,897 followers View post →
bioRxiv
@biorxivpreprint · X

Insights into plastic biodegradation: community composition and functional capabilities of the superworm (Zophobas morio) microbiome in styrofoam feeding trials https://t.co/yeR8JwWJUL #bioRxiv

May 16, 2022 · 137,631 followers View post →