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In penguins, on Everest, in human blood: The explosion of microplastics

“Their ubiquity in the environment raises serious concerns about their effects on wildlife, ecosystems and human health,” one expert said

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022

There's probably plastic in your blood

There's probably plastic in your blood

A byproduct of industrial civilization, microplastics have been linked to infertility and cancer

Salon · Mar 26, 2022

Microplastics Have Been Found In Human Blood So Can’t Wait To Animorph Into A Tupperware Box

Microplastics Have Been Found In Human Blood So Can’t Wait To Animorph Into A Tupperware Box

Scientists reckon the finding is "alarming".

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 25, 2022

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Microplastic pollution found in blood of 8/10 humans tested, new study finds

More than 77% of people tested for a new scientific study were found to have plastic particles in their blood in a "breakthrough result", leading to fears about the impact on the body

Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2022

Microplastics found in human blood for first time

Exclusive: The discovery shows the particles can travel around the body and may lodge in organs

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2022

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