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Microplastics Detected In Human Ovaries: A New Challenge For Fertility?
- Monday April 21, 2025
- Health | Varsha Vats
The study published in the journal Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety examined follicular fluids of 18 women undergoing assisted reproductive treatment.
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www.ndtv.com
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Hydrogen Gas Cloud Might Help Solve the Mystery of Missing Non-Dark Matter of the Universe
- Saturday April 19, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Ionized Hydrogen gas cloud is believed to have the missing matter of the universe, said scientists. This discovery, conducted by DESI, changed the perspective of black hole theory and is believed to switch on and off at its duty cycle. The scientists will further use new measurements in the existing models of the Universe.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Researchers Find Microplastics in Caddisfly Casings From 1970s, Hints at Long-Term Contamination Risk
- Saturday April 19, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The team of biologists from the Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Netherlands, has identified microplastics on the casings of claddisly. The research was proven when blue-colored plastic was found on a casing dated back to the 1970s. The team observed 549 casings before concluding their research and findings.
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www.gadgets360.com
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IV Drips Injecting Patients With Dangerous Microplastics, Study Warns
- Tuesday March 18, 2025
- Science | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A total of 7,500 particles were estimated to be floating in each bag, which would have then been injected directly into a patient's bloodstream.
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www.ndtv.com
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Microplastics Choking Plant Life Could Put 400 Million People At Risk of Starvation In 20 Years: Study
- Tuesday March 11, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A study finds that microplastics are damaging the photosynthesis of plants, threatening global food security and increasing the risk of starvation for millions.
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www.ndtv.com
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Plastic Spoon's Worth Of Plastic Inside Your Brain, Warn Researchers
- Tuesday March 4, 2025
- World News | Indo-Asian News Service
A plastic spoon's worth of plastic is inside your brain, researchers warned on Tuesday, showing alarming new evidence about microplastic accumulation in human brain tissue.
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www.ndtv.com
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Scientists Find Wastewater Bacteria That Break Down PET Plastic, Aiding Pollution Control
- Thursday February 27, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Research has revealed that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down PET plastic, a widely used material in bottles and textiles. Scientists identified a specific enzyme responsible for degrading the plastic into smaller particles. While experts see promise in this discovery, concerns remain about its scalability for tackling large-scale...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns
- Thursday February 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study has found microplastics in human brains, with concentrations rising over recent years. Researchers suggest possible links to dementia, but some experts question the findings due to potential flaws in the analysis. While microplastics have been previously detected in human bodies, their impact on brain health remains unclear. Scientists call...
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www.gadgets360.com
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New Study Reveals How Eating Food From Plastic Takeaway Containers Can Harm Health
- Wednesday February 19, 2025
- Food | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
The two-part study by Chinese researchers contributes to existing evidence of the link between plastic chemicals and heart disease.
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www.ndtv.com
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Human Brains Contain A Spoon's Worth Of Nanoplastics, New Study Suggests
- Friday February 7, 2025
- Science | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
The human brain may contain an entire spoon's worth of nanoplastics, according to new findings published in the journal Nature Medicine.
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www.ndtv.com
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Microplastics Found in Human Brain Tissue, Study Shows Rising Levels
- Friday February 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study has detected microplastics and nanoplastics in human brain tissue, showing a 50 percent increase in levels over recent years. The findings suggest these particles may bypass the blood-brain barrier, leading to concerns over potential health effects. Experts are now focusing on how these plastics enter the brain and their possible role in ne...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Microplastics In Placentas Leading To Premature Births, Study Finds
- Saturday February 1, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Abhinav Singh
The researchers analysed 100 placentas from full-term births (37.2 weeks, on average) and 75 from preterm births (34 weeks) for the study.
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www.ndtv.com
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World Cancer Day 2025: Can Black Plastic Containers Used For Food Delivery Cause Cancer?
- Tuesday February 4, 2025
- Health | Manya Singh
World Cancer Day 2025: The discussion gained momentum after a viral Instagram video, in which an influencer warned against using or reusing black plastic containers for food storage or microwaving.
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www.ndtv.com
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What Exactly Are Microplastics & Can They Actually Be Bad For Us?
- Friday January 31, 2025
- Health | Manya Singh
Microplastics Human Effects: Research indicates that microplastics can penetrate cells and induce oxidative stress. Below we list the many harmful effects of microplastics on our bodies.
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www.ndtv.com
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Microplastics Detected In Human Ovaries: A New Challenge For Fertility?
- Monday April 21, 2025
- Health | Varsha Vats
The study published in the journal Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety examined follicular fluids of 18 women undergoing assisted reproductive treatment.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Hydrogen Gas Cloud Might Help Solve the Mystery of Missing Non-Dark Matter of the Universe
- Saturday April 19, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Ionized Hydrogen gas cloud is believed to have the missing matter of the universe, said scientists. This discovery, conducted by DESI, changed the perspective of black hole theory and is believed to switch on and off at its duty cycle. The scientists will further use new measurements in the existing models of the Universe.
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Researchers Find Microplastics in Caddisfly Casings From 1970s, Hints at Long-Term Contamination Risk
- Saturday April 19, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The team of biologists from the Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Netherlands, has identified microplastics on the casings of claddisly. The research was proven when blue-colored plastic was found on a casing dated back to the 1970s. The team observed 549 casings before concluding their research and findings.
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
IV Drips Injecting Patients With Dangerous Microplastics, Study Warns
- Tuesday March 18, 2025
- Science | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A total of 7,500 particles were estimated to be floating in each bag, which would have then been injected directly into a patient's bloodstream.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Microplastics Choking Plant Life Could Put 400 Million People At Risk of Starvation In 20 Years: Study
- Tuesday March 11, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A study finds that microplastics are damaging the photosynthesis of plants, threatening global food security and increasing the risk of starvation for millions.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Plastic Spoon's Worth Of Plastic Inside Your Brain, Warn Researchers
- Tuesday March 4, 2025
- World News | Indo-Asian News Service
A plastic spoon's worth of plastic is inside your brain, researchers warned on Tuesday, showing alarming new evidence about microplastic accumulation in human brain tissue.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Scientists Find Wastewater Bacteria That Break Down PET Plastic, Aiding Pollution Control
- Thursday February 27, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Research has revealed that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down PET plastic, a widely used material in bottles and textiles. Scientists identified a specific enzyme responsible for degrading the plastic into smaller particles. While experts see promise in this discovery, concerns remain about its scalability for tackling large-scale...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns
- Thursday February 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study has found microplastics in human brains, with concentrations rising over recent years. Researchers suggest possible links to dementia, but some experts question the findings due to potential flaws in the analysis. While microplastics have been previously detected in human bodies, their impact on brain health remains unclear. Scientists call...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
New Study Reveals How Eating Food From Plastic Takeaway Containers Can Harm Health
- Wednesday February 19, 2025
- Food | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
The two-part study by Chinese researchers contributes to existing evidence of the link between plastic chemicals and heart disease.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Human Brains Contain A Spoon's Worth Of Nanoplastics, New Study Suggests
- Friday February 7, 2025
- Science | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
The human brain may contain an entire spoon's worth of nanoplastics, according to new findings published in the journal Nature Medicine.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Microplastics Found in Human Brain Tissue, Study Shows Rising Levels
- Friday February 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study has detected microplastics and nanoplastics in human brain tissue, showing a 50 percent increase in levels over recent years. The findings suggest these particles may bypass the blood-brain barrier, leading to concerns over potential health effects. Experts are now focusing on how these plastics enter the brain and their possible role in ne...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Microplastics In Placentas Leading To Premature Births, Study Finds
- Saturday February 1, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Abhinav Singh
The researchers analysed 100 placentas from full-term births (37.2 weeks, on average) and 75 from preterm births (34 weeks) for the study.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
World Cancer Day 2025: Can Black Plastic Containers Used For Food Delivery Cause Cancer?
- Tuesday February 4, 2025
- Health | Manya Singh
World Cancer Day 2025: The discussion gained momentum after a viral Instagram video, in which an influencer warned against using or reusing black plastic containers for food storage or microwaving.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
What Exactly Are Microplastics & Can They Actually Be Bad For Us?
- Friday January 31, 2025
- Health | Manya Singh
Microplastics Human Effects: Research indicates that microplastics can penetrate cells and induce oxidative stress. Below we list the many harmful effects of microplastics on our bodies.
-
www.ndtv.com