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Microplastics harm brain’s immune cells.
Microplastics Can Penetrate the Blood-Brain Barrier and Cause Cell Death A recent study by the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) has found
Coastal Areas Riddled with Plastic Waste
Plastic waste is a major problem in our oceans, with huge garbage patches floating around. However, Swiss researchers have found that most of the plastic
Microplastics harm cell membranes
A recent study has found that microplastics not only have a potential toxic effect on humans, but they can also mechanically damage human cells, leading
Cow stomach bacteria break down plastic
Plastic is a widely used material due to its affordability, durability, and strength. However, out of the 400 million tons of plastics produced each year,
Microplastics Found in Human Organs
A recent study has found microplastics in 100% of human tissue samples. While the health effects on humans are still unclear, animal studies have shown
Record Microplastic Found Near Corsica
Scientists have discovered a new record accumulation of microplastics in the Tyrrhenian Sea during a study investigating the spread of microplastics in the ocean. Microplastics,
Lego lasts over 1000 years in the ocean.
The durability of Lego bricks has been a topic of interest for many years. Recently, a study conducted by researchers at the University of Plymouth
Plastic waste threatens oxygen-producing bacteria.
The increasing pollution of the oceans by plastic not only has negative consequences for fish and humans through the food chain, but also hinders the
200,000 Microplastic Particles Ingested Annually
A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Victoria has found that seafood, fish, and drinks in PET bottles are highly contaminated with
Microplastics Spread Through the Air
In a remote mountain region in the French Pyrenees, researchers have discovered a surprisingly high concentration of microplastics. It appears that these small plastic particles
