Microplastics can cut a plant’s ability to photosynthesize by up to 12 percent, new research shows microplastics are ...

The brain has higher concentrations of plastic particles compared to other organs, with increased levels found in dementia ...

Microplastics are ubiquitous in our food chain, originating from plastic packaging, polluted water, and more. Microplastics ...

Researchers identify dietary and lifestyle-based strategies that may reduce human exposure to microplastics and nanoplastics.

Microplastics are everywhere — in the beauty products we wear, the cleaning supplies we use and even in the food we eat.

Scientists are finding microplastics throughout the human body. Here are some simple strategies to reduce your exposure.

Scientists uncover alarming levels of microplastics in human brain tissue, raising concerns about their potential role in ...

There isn't yet research on how to remove microplastics already in our bodies, but there are a few ways we can limit exposure ...

How tiny plastic particles enter the atmosphere is an important question, as airborne microplastics are a potential health ...

Data from microplastic analyses can inform health recommendations and policy decisions. Machine learning is one tool ...

New research has come out on how people can decrease the amount of microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) they drink and eat.

Birds are breathing in high levels of airborne microplastics into their lungs—and, likely, so are we, with unclear effects on ...