PFAS research snapshot Q4 2023: presence, migration, health concerns, and regrettable substitution
Study detects DNA-reactive, mutagenic substances in recycled PE, PP, and PS
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
A novel concept for improved safety assessment of FCMs guided by public health concerns
More research on oligomers needed, scientists say
Microplastics can lead to behavioral changes in mice
Summer 2023 research snapshot: PFAS in food packaging, food, and potential health impacts
Scientists recommend policy actions to reduce EDC health impacts
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