We know all kinds of things about plastic – except, how to break it down for recycling. But some hungry insects can digest plastic. So researchers are taking a look at how these critters process plastic, to improve plastic recycling by following their lead. Episode TranscriptLinks from this episode:Sequencing the Amazonian Stinkbird’s MicrobiomeAcronym Action: EPICON projectSubmit a proposal to work with the JGI!Find out more about the FICUS program between JGI and EMSLGenome Insider is a production of the Joint Genome Institute. --Sound Effects Credits:"Splash, Small, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org“Water movements big splashes and waves” by KyleS of Freesound.org“Fishing-rod” by KirstenBrooks3232 of Freesound.org“By a Pond Ambience” by Cueckermann of Freesound.org“Splash, edited” by MRicken1 of Freesound.org“Fishing Rod Whip” by TyroneW of Freesound.org