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Are microbes the future of pollution clean-up?
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Are microbes the future of pollution clean-up?

Ludmilla Aristilde, an environmental engineer, is exploring how engineered microbes can help clean up pollution. Growing up in Haiti, she experienced firsthand the link between environmental health and human well-being. Now, with advancements in synthetic biology, these tiny organisms could play a crucial role in tackling pollution from microplastics to heavy metals. However, challenges like public concerns and funding issues still need to be addressed for this promising technology to reach its full potential.
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