Tag - Microplastics

Microplastics Found in Human Organs, Even Brain, Study Says

A recent study on mice reveals that microplastics might lead to changes in behavior. Image credited by EuroNewsAccording to a fresh investigation, microplastics could be as prevalent inside the body as they are in the environment.In the study, scientists exposed mice to varying amounts of microplastics through drinking water and observed how these particles...

Each Human Placenta Examined Contained Microplastics.

Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic found almost everywhere, even in human placentas. A new study looked at how common these microplastics are and what types are present. Researchers started by breaking down 62 placenta samples to find the microplastics. They used a machine called an ultracentrifuge to separate them out and then heated...