The scale of micro- and nanoplastic (MNP) pollution is becoming increasingly clear yet little is known about how this pollution impacts health. We are developing an actionable European roadmap for early-life health risk assessment of MNPs.
Scientists report human-relevant polystyrene (PS) microplastic concentrations change mice placental metabolism; show nanoplastics have variable effects on placental enzymes using simulations; find pre- and postnatal PS microplastic exposure affects male mice testis development and fertility; recommend future research to analyze multigenerational effects
Researchers report cooking in non-stick Teflon cookware may lead to the release of thousands of micro- and nanoplastics; find 3 to 43 plastic particles prone to be released from Chinese polypropylene takeaway containers; detect around 1,500 microplastics/liter in Iranian bottled water; review points out that micro- and nanoplastic detection methods in food need validation and standardization
Scientists analyze available models that can be used to understand the transport and toxicity of micro- and nanoplastics in the placenta during fetal development; identify key knowledge gaps and recommend approaches for adapting methods; emphasize need to expand testing to longer-term exposures and additional polymer types
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This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under AURORA grant agreement No 964827.