Biodegradation of Polyethylene (IMAGE) University of Jyväskylä - Jyväskylän yliopisto Caption Plastic carbon was transformed even to beneficial fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6, by the microbes originating from humic lakes. Credit The University of Jyväskylä Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.