Research conducted by the University of Memphis explores the potential relationship between clothing materials and airborne microplastic concentrations in the personal breathing zone. MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Preliminary findings from a pilot study conducted at the University of Memphis, suggest…
Want to cut down on your microplastic intake? Scientists have a new suggestion. These tiny plastic bits can seem completely unavoidable — breaking down into minuscule particles that get into the body through breathing, skin contact, and of course, eating and…
Newswise — Washington D.C. -- A newly published study advances our knowledge of how microplastics may age in the environment and whether they stick to other contaminants as they do so. Microplastics (MPs) are tiny plastic pieces that measure less than five millimeters…
Mainak Majumder and colleagues note that sand has been used to purify water for more than 6,000 years, and sand or gravel water filtration is endorsed by the World Health Organization. Their studies of a nanomaterial called graphite oxide (GO) suggest…
Polyethylene, one of the most widely produced plastics in the world, may have implications for liver health, according to new research from Texas A&M University. The study, published in October 2026 and highlighted by the university’s College of Veterinary Medicine…
Researchers are sounding the alarm on a drink that more than half the US population downs daily. They say it’s often loaded with microplastics — tiny bits of plastic less than 5 millimeters — which have been shown to increase the risk of…
The growing concern over micro- and nanoplastics hits the medical profession from two angles: How do they affect the health of patients? And are medical devices a big part of the problem? It’s clear that equipment that saves lives can…
This informational discussion will be led by an expert with BEC Environmental. Stain-resistant, water-repellent and non-stick products, paints, sealants, fire extinguishing foam, microwave popcorn bags, candy wrappers, cosmetics and personal care products. What do these all have in common? They…
Cornell engineers hope that clean water runs deep. They have developed a new technique to test for a wide range of micropollutants in lakes, rivers and other potable water sources that vastly outperforms conventional methods. “We demonstrate that our approach…
A report released yesterday showed microplastics in the blood of 96% of individuals tested. “This is the first group of publicly identified individuals to reveal microplastics in their bodies,” the report summary states. Though research on the effect of microplastics is…
Microplastics and nanoplastics in the human body: what research finds and the possible health risks.
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