Scientists discover microplastics deep inside human bones
The production and use of over 400 million tons of plastic each year has polluted beaches, rivers, and even the ...
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Starch-based microplastics could cause health risks in mice
Wear and tear on plastic products releases small to nearly invisible plastic particles, which could impact people's health when consumed ...
New Evidence Links Microplastics with Chronic Disease
Tiny fragments of plastic have become ubiquitous in our environment and our bodies. Higher exposure to these microplastics, which can ...
Microplastics could be fueling antibiotic resistance
Microplastics -- tiny shards of plastic debris -- are all over the planet. They have made their way up food ...
Microplastics in ocean linked to disabilities for coastal residents
Tiny bits of plastic found in the ocean may be tied to a higher risk of disability for people who ...
From microplastics to macro-impact: Plastic recycling challenges
"Microplastic particles are currently found almost everywhere -- in water, food, fish, and even breast milk," says Artūras Torkelis, a ...
Microplastics widespread in seafood people eat
The tiny particles that shed from clothing, packaging and other plastic products are winding up in the fish that people ...
New biodegradable material to replace certain microplastics
Microplastics are an environmental hazard found nearly everywhere on Earth, released by the breakdown of tires, clothing, and plastic packaging. ...
Pathogens which cling to microplastics may survive wastewater treatment
Wastewater treatment fails to kill several human pathogens when they hide out on microplastics in the water, reports a new ...
Tracking microplastics: Researcher helps discover how microplastics move for better storm water management
Microplastic pollution is a significant environmental problem that harms animals and people and affects ecosystems worldwide. These tiny pieces of ...
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