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 Transcript Links from this episode: Sequencing the Amazonian Stinkbird’s Microbiome Acronym Action: EPICON project Submit a proposal to work with the JGI! Find out more about the FICUS program between JGI and EMSL Genome 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