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A team of scientists from Sydney's Macquarie University is genetically modifying black soldier flies (BSF) to increase their consumption of humanity's organic waste.

In a paper published Wednesday in Communications Biology, scientists said BSF could curb the planet-warming methane emitted into the atmosphere when organic waste breaks down.

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BSFs aren't pests, don't bite, or carry diseases. Their larvae can be pet food, digest all kinds of human waste, and even be processed into plastic.

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By genetically modifying BSFs, scientists also aim to produce biofuels, lubricants, and livestock feed.

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The team has established EntoZyme, a spin-off firm, to commercialize their work and produce the "next frontier" in dealing with the world's organic waste problem by the end of 2024.

Mobius Farms, reportedly the first organic food waste firm in South Australia, converts about 200kg of waste into 50kg of black soldier fly larvae a week.

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