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		samrus 6 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Widespread distribution of bacteria containing PET... Evolution would figure that out over time with trial and error. We could instead get mammals with plastic nails/claws/hooves instead of keratin

PaulHoule 6 days ago [–]

e.g. keratin and cellulose are structural polymers not too different from materials like PET.

lagniappe 6 days ago | [–]

Can somebody do the napkin math on an estimate for how long for us to get plasticized hair and nails and teeth?

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