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Microplastics detected in placentas, infant feces, breastmilk, and infant formula

A new study reports the presence of microplastics in uterine and infant tissues, breastmilk, and infant formula.

21 Sep 2022

Biological effects of nanoplastics in paints

A recent study analyzed paint composition and its biological properties, as paints release polymers and particles into the environment.

24 Aug 2022

Do our tonsils absorb nanoplastics?

In a new study, researchers examined if the tonsils absorb nanoplastics.

16 Aug 2022

How ultraprocessed foods affect gut microbiome and health

Researchers describe the association between the consumption of ultraprocessed foods and chronic medical conditions.

10 Aug 2022

The role of FTIR in protein analysis and biomedical applications

Professor Dr. Werner Mantele is the Professor of Biophysics at Goethe University and Frankfurt University. With over 30 years of experience with spectroscopy, Dr. Mantele is an internationally-recognized expert in the analysis and detection of molecules.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Solutions 18 Jul 2022

UAB researchers track the behavior of microplastics inside a living organism

A UAB research team has managed to track the behavior of microplastics during their "journey" through the intestinal tract of a living organism and illustrate what happens along the way.

23 May 2022

Wastewater-based Epidemiology technique can help move toward a healthier and more sustainable world

Of the many contemporary conveniences often taken for granted in developed countries, modern sanitation may be among the most important. A new study suggests that wastewater infrastructure may provide societal benefits far beyond the dramatic improvements in community hygiene.

6 Apr 2022

Impact of COVID-19-related waste on aquatic fauna

A new study assessed the impact of COVID-19-related personal protective equipment on aquatic ecosystems and fauna.

30 Mar 2022

Adverse health effects of micro- and nanoplastic particles in food

Five grams of plastic particles on average enter the human gastrointestinal tract per person per week. This is roughly equivalent to the weight of a credit card.

24 Mar 2022

Impact of polystyrene microplastic particles on freshwater organisms

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23 Mar 2022

Children are more exposed to microplastics than adults, says expert

Plastic breaks down into microplastics and even smaller nanoplastics. These plastics can be found almost everywhere around the globe.

1 Feb 2022

Review highlights lack of research data on health effects of nano- and microplastics on fetuses, newborns

A new, international review conducted by researchers reveals that there is not enough research data on what kind of health effects nano- and microplastics have on newborn babies, or during pregnancy and childhood.

29 Jan 2022

People with IBD accumulate more fecal microplastics, study finds

Microplastics - tiny pieces of plastic less than 5 mm in length –– are everywhere, from bottled water to food to air. According to recent estimates, people consume tens of thousands of these particles each year, with unknown health consequences.

22 Dec 2021

How has COVID-19 increased plastic pollution?

In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Professor Yong Sik Ok about his latest research into COVID-19 and its impact on plastic pollution.

21 Oct 2021

Researchers look into the effects of particle contaminants on mucosal system

Major disruptions to our health and quality of life are front of mind in an era when wildfires, floods, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic impact Earth's population daily.

10 Aug 2021

Pathogenic fungi find new habitat on microplastic particles in soils

Representatives of numerous pathogenic fungal species are finding new habitat on microplastic particles in the soil and could thus be one of the possible causes of an increase in fungal infections.

19 Jul 2021

German-Austrian Cornet project focuses on detection and prevention of microplastics in food

High-tech methods for detecting microplastics in food and suitable prevention measures are the focus of the joint German-Austrian Cornet project "MicroplasticATfood", which kicked off on 1 July 2021.

9 Jul 2021

Experts reveal ways of dealing with fear and provide scope for confidence

Terrorism, climate change and now a pandemic - worries and fears shape the everyday lives of many people. The latest issue of the Science Magazine BfR2GO from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) is dedicated to fear, while at the same time embarking on a search for confidence. Scientists from many spheres have their chance to speak and categorize the concepts in a clear way.

2 Jul 2021

Marine plastic pollution among the top marine-related threats of public concern

In a survey, researchers found that the impacts of marine plastic pollution on human health is now ranked amid the top health-related concerns.

17 Jun 2021

WHO: Effective action needed to protect the health of children from toxic e-waste

Effective and binding action is urgently required to protect the millions of children, adolescents and expectant mothers worldwide whose health is jeopardized by the informal processing of discarded electrical or electronic devices according to a new ground-breaking report from the World Health Organization: Children and Digital Dumpsites.

15 Jun 2021