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IV Drips Injecting Patients With Dangerous Microplastics, Study Warns
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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Microplastics Choking Plant Life Could Put 400 Million People At Risk of Starvation In 20 Years: Study
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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Plastic Spoon's Worth Of Plastic Inside Your Brain, Warn Researchers
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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Scientists Find Wastewater Bacteria That Break Down PET Plastic, Aiding Pollution Control
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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Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns
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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New Study Reveals How Eating Food From Plastic Takeaway Containers Can Harm Health
The two-part study by Chinese researchers contributes to existing evidence of the link between plastic chemicals and heart disease.
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Human Brains Contain A Spoon's Worth Of Nanoplastics, New Study Suggests
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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Microplastics Found in Human Brain Tissue, Study Shows Rising Levels
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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Microplastics In Placentas Leading To Premature Births, Study Finds
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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What Exactly Are Microplastics & Can They Actually Be Bad For Us?
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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Microplastics In The Air May Be Leading To Lung And Colon Cancer: Study
The study reviewed approximately 3,000 research papers and identified potential links between airborne microplastics and various health conditions.
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Tea Bags Release Billions Of Harmful Microplastics, Study Finds
A study by the Autonomous University of Barcelona reveals that commercial tea bags made from polymer-based materials release harmful microplastics and nanoplastics when infused.
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Here's How Microplastics Affect Your Health Overtime
In this article, we discuss how microplastics can affect your health over time.
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Mealworms Can Eat Plastic, But Study Shows Limited Impact on Pollution Crisis
Research published in Biology Letters has examined the ability of mealworms to break down plastics, including disposable face masks. According to the study, it takes 100 mealworms about 138 days to consume a single polypropylene mask. The findings indicate that while insects like mealworms can eat and degrade plastics, their slow consumption rate m...
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Microplastics Could Be Changing Earth’s Climate, Reveals New Study
A Penn State University study published in Environmental Science & Technology: Air reveals that airborne microplastics may influence the climate by affecting cloud structures and weather patterns. The study found that microplastics act as ice nucleating agents in clouds, potentially altering precipitation. Professor Miriam Freedman highlights the n...
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IV Drips Injecting Patients With Dangerous Microplastics, Study Warns
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.
-
Microplastics Choking Plant Life Could Put 400 Million People At Risk of Starvation In 20 Years: Study
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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Plastic Spoon's Worth Of Plastic Inside Your Brain, Warn Researchers
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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Scientists Find Wastewater Bacteria That Break Down PET Plastic, Aiding Pollution Control
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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Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns
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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New Study Reveals How Eating Food From Plastic Takeaway Containers Can Harm Health
The two-part study by Chinese researchers contributes to existing evidence of the link between plastic chemicals and heart disease.
-
Human Brains Contain A Spoon's Worth Of Nanoplastics, New Study Suggests
The human brain may contain an entire spoon's worth of nanoplastics, according to new findings published in the journal Nature Medicine.
-
Microplastics Found in Human Brain Tissue, Study Shows Rising Levels
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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Microplastics In Placentas Leading To Premature Births, Study Finds
The researchers analysed 100 placentas from full-term births (37.2 weeks, on average) and 75 from preterm births (34 weeks) for the study.
-
What Exactly Are Microplastics & Can They Actually Be Bad For Us?
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.
-
Microplastics In The Air May Be Leading To Lung And Colon Cancer: Study
The study reviewed approximately 3,000 research papers and identified potential links between airborne microplastics and various health conditions.
-
Tea Bags Release Billions Of Harmful Microplastics, Study Finds
A study by the Autonomous University of Barcelona reveals that commercial tea bags made from polymer-based materials release harmful microplastics and nanoplastics when infused.
-
Here's How Microplastics Affect Your Health Overtime
In this article, we discuss how microplastics can affect your health over time.
-
Mealworms Can Eat Plastic, But Study Shows Limited Impact on Pollution Crisis
Research published in Biology Letters has examined the ability of mealworms to break down plastics, including disposable face masks. According to the study, it takes 100 mealworms about 138 days to consume a single polypropylene mask. The findings indicate that while insects like mealworms can eat and degrade plastics, their slow consumption rate m...
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Microplastics Could Be Changing Earth’s Climate, Reveals New Study
A Penn State University study published in Environmental Science & Technology: Air reveals that airborne microplastics may influence the climate by affecting cloud structures and weather patterns. The study found that microplastics act as ice nucleating agents in clouds, potentially altering precipitation. Professor Miriam Freedman highlights the n...
