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  • May 6, 2021

AURORA research finds microplastics in most Dutch households

September 2, 2026

Occupational MNP exposure may negatively impact human respiratory health, study shows

July 29, 2026

AURORA research finds micro- and nanoplastics can cross placental barrier and alter hormone production

July 24, 2026

Scientists compare microplastics in tumors and healthy brains

June 9, 2026

AURORA scientists present results and learnings after five years of research

May 29, 2026

New study identifies plastic pouches as source of microplastics, chemicals in baby food

May 28, 2026

Scientists highlight importance of monitoring plastic’s health impacts

May 5, 2026

Consumer plastics can release billions of microplastics, report finds

April 29, 2026

Report links food packaging to consumption of millions or even billions of plastic particles

April 28, 2026

AURORA consortium meets in person for the final time

April 2, 2026
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AURORA research develops protocol for the analysis of micro- and nanoplastics in placental tissue

August 6, 2025

Placental microplastics may disrupt telomere maintenance, study reports

July 29, 2025

AURORA research investigates effects of polystyrene micro- and nanoplastics on in vitro human placental model

June 10, 2025

Bio-based microplastics have adverse impacts on mice, study finds

May 27, 2025

AURORA scientists meet to discuss final phases of the project 

April 11, 2025

Stakeholders meet for final CUSP Research Cluster events to discuss the potential human health impacts of micro- and nanoplastics

March 20, 2025

Microplastics early ’25 science round-up: presence in humans and health impacts

February 14, 2025

Microplastics in blood linked to impaired blood clotting, study finds

January 14, 2025

Microplastics found along the maternal-fetal axis, impacting placenta

December 13, 2024

AURORA scientists find significant levels of hazardous flame retardants in children’s plastic toys

November 21, 2024
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Researching early life health impacts of micro- and nanoplastic

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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.

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