Plastic particles smaller than a grain of sand have been found lodged in human brain tissue at concentrations that dwarf ...

Microplastics have been found in human semen and testes, but do they cause infertility? Explore the latest evidence on sperm ...

Researchers reviewed more than 60 studies and found evidence that plastic particles can reach bone tissue, disrupt cell function, and may interfere with skeletal growth. A review study conducted by ...

TL;DR: Microplastics have been found in human brain tissue, with recent samples showing a 50% increase compared to older ones. Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. Microplastics are becoming ...

Scientists are exploring whether microplastics contribute to or cause Parkinson’s disease, impaired fertility, premature ...

New research presented at the 41st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) reveals the presence of microplastics in human reproductive fluids, raising ...

Microplastics used in coffee cups and plastic bags have been detected by scientists using a laser light to map the build-up of the tiny particles in the body. Now a breakthrough test uses ...

The long-term meaning of that widespread exposure for human health is still much less certain.

They’re small, sneaky and swimming in your veins. Microplastics have been found throughout the human body — and early research suggests they may pose some serious health risks. Now, scientists say a ...

A review from Murdoch University has stressed that agricultural soils now hold around 23 times more microplastics than oceans. Among the revelations in the comprehensive evaluation is that plastics in ...

A paper published in Environmental Pollution, authored by Saint Louis University (SLU) scientists, shows that human proximity is the best indicator of microplastics being found in the Meramec River in ...