How nanoplastics can influence metabolism
PET, the plastic used to make bottles, for example, is ubiquitous in our natural environment. In a joint study, scientists ...
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Capturing nanoplastics in tap water with light
Nanoplastics are plastics that have been discarded from our daily lives and that enter ecosystems in the size scale below ...
Nanoplastics unexpectedly produce reactive oxidizing species when exposed to light
Plastics are ubiquitous in our society, found in packaging and bottles as well as making up more than 18% of ...
Nanoplastics can disrupt human liver, lung cells’ processes in lab experiments
What happens when people unknowingly eat, drink or inhale nearly invisible pieces of plastic? Although it’s unclear what impact this ...
Detecting nanoplastics in the air
CHICAGO, Aug. 23, 2022 — Large pieces of plastic can break down into nanosized particles that often find their way ...
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Multiple sclerosis more prevalent in Black Americans than previously thought
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UTHSC researchers’ work on human pangenome aids understanding of common chromosomal abnormality
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Weather anomalies are keeping insects active longer
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American Indian and Alaska native men less likely to receive prostate cancer screening
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Whales not to be counted on as ‘climate savers’: study
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University of Sydney launches innovative research fellowship scheme to tackle global challenges