Kimchi Bacteria Traps Nanoplastics | Science News

Science News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 17, 2026 · 1m

Scientists have discovered a kimchi-loving bacterium that may help your body flush out harmful nanoplastics—tiny plastic particles sneaking into our food and drinks. In lab tests, this specific strain, Leuconostoc mesenteroides CBA3656, clung to more than half the nanoplastics, and in mice, it doubled the amount of plastic excreted in poop. This unexpected twist turns a spicy Korean staple into a potential weapon against plastic pollution inside us—offering a natural, gut-friendly solution to a growing health crisis. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…