Nanoplastics detected in human tissues trigger health concerns
It has been well established that plastic pollution is harmful to the environment. Micro- and nanoplastics have been found in animals, where they have been ingested. Now, researchers have shared work at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo on the discovery of micro- and nanoplastics in human organs and tissues. "There's evidence that plastic is making its way into our bodies, but very few studies have looked for it there. And at this point, we don't know whether this plastic is just a nuisance or whether it represents a human health hazard," stated Charles Rolsky,...
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