Microplastics are an emerging environmental and health risk increasingly linked to adverse outcomes in wildlife and people alike. A study pending publication in the Journal of the Endocrine Society recently found evidence that their impact can be passed on to future generations. What’s going on? “Microplastics (MPs) are small plastic particles that emerge as significant … Read more
Microplastics are everywhere, including our arteries. And although their presence there is correlated with cardiovascular issues such as heart attacks and stroke, doctors were eager to learn more about how to manage the disease process. To that end, a team of scientists led by the University of California, Riverside (UCR) fed microplastics to laboratory mice … Read more
New research suggests dolphins in captivity may be exposed to more microplastics than their wild counterparts – a startling discovery that highlights how deep plastic pollution seeps even in controlled environments. What is going on? A study, published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment, aimed to identify microplastics — tiny particles that result from … Read more
A study by Portsmouth University researchers focused on donkey droppings, but yielded findings with much wider implications for the environment and human health. What is going on? Although faecal samples collected from donkeys and cows were an integral part of the research, its current focus was plastic pollution. Specifically, the researchers sought insight into the … Read more