Prof. Dr. Suchana Chavanich from the Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Science, and Deputy Director of the Aquatic ...

"The search for natural compounds to counteract these harmful effects is ongoing." Scientists make stunning discovery about ...

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

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

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

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

A board of scientists has proposed a system to monitor microplastics in the Great Lakes. Currently, there’s no coordinated ...

Microplastics are everywhere. Meanwhile, colorectal cancer rates are rising in young adults. Could there be a connection?

Marine microplastic levels (MMLs) are associated with cognitive, mobility, self-care, and independent living-associated disabilities.

How tiny plastic particles enter the atmosphere is an important question, as airborne microplastics are a potential health threat. Using a global chemical transport model, researchers have provided ...

High levels of marine microplastics have been linked to a higher prevalence of cognitive and other types of neurologic ...

Meanwhile, "one of the most effective ways to reduce microplastic consumption" is to stop heating up food in plastic containers. While tea bags are labeled food grade, a study found that they released ...