Molecular Scissors That Cleave Plastic Waste
Welcome to a new WiRe Science Communication Video, made by WiRe Fellow Dr. Aleksandra Masavelski.
Imagine a world where plastic waste is a thing of the past! Join WiRe Fellow Dr. Aleksandra Masavelski on a fascinating journey to combat plastic waste! Aleksandra focuses on enhancing enzyme activity by combining computational and experimental approaches. Her goal: developing sustainable methods for plastic recycling through optimizing enzymes that can break down polyesters. Using a cutting-edge computational technique called ancestral sequence reconstruction, Aleksandra deciphers the evolution and dynamics of proteins and identifies key milestones in their development. Learn how this innovative research uncovers the secrets of plastic-degrading enzymes and how it can help protect our environment.