Tag: Plastics
New Study Reveals Impact of Microplastics on Human Respiratory Health
Recent research has confirmed the presence of nano and microplastic particles in the respiratory systems of humans and birds. A new study by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) explores the effects of inhaling these particles and their deposition in […]
Plastics found for the first time in human bloodstream
Scientists from Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam, the Netherlands, have produced evidence of plastic particles being absorbed into the bloodstream, with a novel method involving the use of mass spectrometry. “We have now proven that our bloodstream, our river of life […]