In terms of our major sources of exposure, he said that microplastics are like “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in that they ...

Campen's brain study found that there are more traces of plastic in our brains than in our livers and kidneys. It turns out that plastics are attracted to fatty tissue. Campen says he doesn't do much ...

Microplastics have been found in numerous organ systems and even in the human brain. It's impossible to avoid them altogether, but you can cut back, researchers say.

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"Our findings call for further research, funding, and action." Scientists issue warning after making disturbing find in bird ...

Microplastics are hindering photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert energy from the sun into the fruit and ...

Ever since Austrian scientists first began looking for them in people in 2018, microplastics have turned up in the blood, ...

Microplastics can cut a plant’s ability to photosynthesize by up to 12 percent, new research shows microplastics are ...

Contrary to previous claims, the ocean releases less microplastics into the atmosphere than it absorbs from it and is ...

Plastic cookware is common in many kitchens, but there are alternatives. Products like stainless steel skillets, frying pans ...

Microplastics are everywhere, even in our brains but experts explain how we can limit our exposure to these insidious ...

A new study shows microplastics and benzo(a)pyrene may contribute to kidney damage. Learn about the findings and their ...