Bacteria convert plastic bottles into Parkinson's medication

Scientists have developed a new process using bacteria to convert PET plastic bottles into L-DOPA, a key Parkinson's medication. The method breaks down PET plastic into terephthalic acid, which genetically modified E. coli bacteria then convert into L-DOPA through biological reactions. This sustainable approach offers an alternative to conventional drug manufacturing and could be adapted for producing other valuable chemicals from plastic waste.