Wasps go inside figs to lay their eggs. They die inside. But don't worry -- an enzyme in the fig breaks down their carcasses into protein making the fruit wasp-free and delicious!.
The world's first 100% biodegradable plastic involves adding an enzyme which acts as a catalyst to break down the molecules in polythene. Within 6 months the bag completely disappears into the environment.
The world's first 100% biodegradable plastic involves adding an enzyme which acts as a catalyst to break down the molecules in polythene. Within 6 months the bag completely disappears into the environment.
When a female wasp dies inside an edible fig, an enzyme in the fig called ficin breaks down her carcass into protein. The fig basically digests the dead wasp after she's done pollinating.
When a female wasp dies inside an edible fig, an enzyme in the fig called ficin breaks down her carcass into protein. The fig basically digests the dead wasp after she's done pollinating.
When a female wasp dies inside an edible fig, an enzyme in the fig called ficin breaks down her carcass into protein. The fig basically digests the dead wasp after she's done pollinating.
A group of online gamers has correctly deduced the structure of an enzyme that has baffled scientists for years, with "moves" that would be drastic or illogical to computers.