Microplastics Persist After Birth, Study In Mice Shows
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16 Oct 2024
Microplastics can transfer from mothers to unborn offspring and persist beyond birth, new research shows
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A study in mice found microplastics lingering in newborns for at least two weeks after birth
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Researchers from Rutgers University discovered traces of polyamide-12 microplastics in multiple organs of newborn mice
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The study indicates these particles may pass from the mother's womb or possibly breast milk
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Microplastics were detected in the lungs, hearts, livers, kidneys, and brains of the newborn mice
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There are concerns that similar findings in humans could suggest long-term health risks for children
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Microplastics have been linked to increased cardiovascular risks, but long-term effects remain uncertain
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Early exposure to pollutants like microplastics is known to raise health risks later in life
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Despite growing concerns, plastic use remains widespread, with 450 million tonnes produced globally each year
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Scientists emphasize the need for policies to identify and reduce the most toxic plastics
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