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Research reveals microplastic content levels in Australian seafood

Levels of plastic contamination have been found in samples of popular seafood such as prawns, oysters, and crabs, with the highest content found in sardines, according to University of Queensland research.

4 Aug 2020

Study: Seafood products made from cells of fish or shellfish should be labeled cell-based

Companies seeking to commercialize seafood products made from the cells of fish or shellfish should use the term "cell-based" on product labels, according to a Rutgers study - the first of its kind - in the Journal of Food Science.

28 Jul 2020

Study: Presence of microplastics in deep-sea shrimp does not cause health problems

A study conducted by the UAB certifies that despite the presence of microplastics in deep-sea shrimp, the amounts detected do not cause any types of health problems.

21 Jul 2020

Novel nanospectroscopy measures biomolecular changes induced by drugs in human cells

Synchrotron InfraRed Nanospectroscopy has been used for the first time to measure biomolecular changes induced by a drug (amiodarone) within human cells (macrophages) and localized at 100 nanometre scale, i.e. two orders of magnitude smaller than the IR wavelength used as probe.

17 Jul 2020

New platform helps investigate harmful effects of microplastics and nanoplastics

Plastic pollution is a critical environmental issue facing the world today, yet the impact of all the microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) that have seeped into the food and beverage supply on human health is an "undervalued avenue of research," according to the team behind a revealing new study released today in STEM CELLS.

2 Jul 2020

Wet wipes and sanitary towels may end up as microplastic fibers in the sea

Researchers from Earth and Ocean Sciences and the Ryan Institute at NUI Galway have carried out a study on the contribution of widely flushed personal care textile products (wet wipes and sanitary towels) to the ocean plastic crisis.

23 Jun 2020

North Atlantic Microplastic Centre established to gain a better understanding of microplastics

Invisible microplastics are everywhere - in the air you breathe, the water you drink and in the food, you eat.

26 May 2020

New biodegradable antiviral filters developed for protective masks

The CSIC's associated unit in Polymer Technology in Castellón will study the biodegradation levels of the materials developed.

18 May 2020

WITec announces Paper Award 2020 winners

Every year, the WITec Paper Award competition recognizes three exceptional peer-reviewed publications that feature results acquired with a WITec microscope.

23 Apr 2020

Chronic microfiber exposure causes aneurysms, cellular changes in fish

Chronic exposure to microplastic fibers causes aneurysms, erosion of surface layers and other serious damage to fish gills, and increases egg production in female fish, a sign that chemicals in the fibers may be acting as endocrine disruptors, a new study by U.S. and Chinese scientists finds.

16 Mar 2020

Nanoscale particles of common plastics tend to move through the water supply

A Washington State University research team has found that nanoscale particles of the most commonly used plastics tend to move through the water supply, especially in fresh water, or settle out in wastewater treatment plants, where they end up as sludge, in landfills, and often as fertilizer.

13 Mar 2020

Plastic microfibers increase mortality and decrease reproductive success in sand crabs

Sand crabs, a key species in beach ecosystems, were found to have increased adult mortality and decreased reproductive success when exposed to plastic microfibers, according to a new Portland State University study.

17 Jan 2020

ACS’ special issue highlights top research trends and key developments in chemistry

A lot can happen in a year, especially when it comes to science. As 2019 draws to a close, Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), the weekly newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society, is highlighting the year's biggest stories in chemistry, top research trends and important developments in a special issue.

19 Dec 2019

Microplastics News and Research

Research reveals microplastic content levels in Australian seafood

Study: Seafood products made from cells of fish or shellfish should be labeled cell-based

Study: Presence of microplastics in deep-sea shrimp does not cause health problems

Novel nanospectroscopy measures biomolecular changes induced by drugs in human cells

New platform helps investigate harmful effects of microplastics and nanoplastics

Wet wipes and sanitary towels may end up as microplastic fibers in the sea

North Atlantic Microplastic Centre established to gain a better understanding of microplastics

New biodegradable antiviral filters developed for protective masks

WITec announces Paper Award 2020 winners

Chronic microfiber exposure causes aneurysms, cellular changes in fish

Nanoscale particles of common plastics tend to move through the water supply

Plastic microfibers increase mortality and decrease reproductive success in sand crabs

ACS’ special issue highlights top research trends and key developments in chemistry

Leading researchers attend 3rd Annual Postnova Analytics FFF User Meeting

Teabags release 'billions' of plastic particles into each cup

Study shows plastic teabags release micro- and nano-sized particles into tea

Microplastics in water are causing potentially catastrophic consequences for human health

European Commission awards half a million pounds to tackle problems posed by plastics

Common bacterial pathogen of diarrhea diseases unknown to many people

New global rules restrict rampant plastic waste exports

News Medical 2025: Healthcare Shifts That Mattered Most eBook

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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