Studies review human exposures and effects of micro- and nanoplastics
Ultra-processed food intake can increase human exposure to phthalates and microplastics
PFAS research snapshot Q4 2023: presence, migration, health concerns, and regrettable substitution
Minderoo Foundation systematically maps human health effects from plastic-associated chemicals
Two studies associate microplastic exposure with cancer
Scientists detect microplastics in amniotic fluid, effects on testicular aging
Two studies investigate microplastic presence or effects in female and male reproductive organs; small cohort study finds low number of microplastics to be present in human amniotic fluid besides the placenta; in vitro and mice in vivo study reports microplastics induce premature testicular aging and identifies underlying pathways
Microplastics can lead to behavioral changes in mice
Researchers detect microplastics in human semen and heart
Four recent studies assess microplastics: in human semen, heart, from baby food containers, and suitability of in vitro models to investigate human health effects; find microplastics in six out of ten semen samples, find impacts on semen quality; samples from cardiac surgery patients contain microplastics in heart and surrounding tissue; billions of nano- and microplastics released from plastic baby food containers; outline challenges and recommendation of studying plastic particles in vitro
Nanoplastics affect gene expression in the placenta and reproductive health, scientists find
California considering stronger controls of microplastics
California Department of Toxic Substances Control proposes adding microplastics to its Candidate Chemicals List under the state’s Safer Consumer Products Program due to potential harmful impacts on human health and the environment; workshops for the public scheduled for June and July.