Study analyzes children’s plastic toys from the EU market for polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs); find 11 out of 84 toys have elevated bromine content; finds PBDEs in all 11 samples, many of which exceed regulatory limits
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AURORA study reviews available methods for detecting MNPs in human fluids and tissue
Review specifically focuses on high-throughput approaches for population-wide biomonitoring; calls for more standardization in methods and quality assessment and control
Plastic pollution researchers gather at MICRO 2024 conference
AURORA scientists joined for the fifth edition of the scientific conference in Spain; event attracts over 800 plastic pollution researchers from around the world; provides a constructive platform to exchange insights and share the latest knowledge on nano, micro, and macro plastic pollution
AURORA publishes scientific protocol outlining research
Peer-reviewed article published in JMIR Research Protocols presents background, goals, and methodologies of the entire AURORA Horizon 2020 project; project is developing and refining exposure assessment techniques to measure MNPs and associated chemicals in human tissues; includes enhancing methods for high-resolution and large-scale toxicological assessment, exposure assessment, and epidemiological studies
AURORA study examines cell uptake and interactions of polystyrene MNPs with hormone receptors
Researchers from the AURORA consortium publish a study testing for potential endocrine-disrupting effects of polystyrene (PS) micro- and nanoplastic (MNP) particles; finds uptake of PS-MNP particles differs per cell type; detects limited endocrine-disrupting effects in vitro; reports that PS-MNPs can affect steroidogenesis; study calls for needed additional research
What happens to micro- and nanoplastics in the body?
Study proposes a preliminary physiologically-based toxicokinetic (PBTK) model for micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs); polymer type, size, shape, surface chemistry, surface biofilms, and biocorona determine toxicokinetic rates; models for engineered nanoparticles are not appropriate due to heterogeneity of MNPs; uptake via inhalation and effects of absorbed chemicals need more investigation
AURORA project featured in public health webinar
Webinar on human exposure and health effects of micro and nanoplastics hosted by Collaborative for Health & Environment puts a spotlight on AURORA and POLYRISK; AURORA project coordinator Roel Vermeulen speaks about progress and challenges; shares first project preliminary results; emphasizes the need for further research and standardized methods
AURORA scientists propose a roadmap towards risk assessment of MNPs
Researchers detail roadmap for effective risk assessment of micro- and nanoplastics for early-life health; identify various knowledge gaps; highlight the need for cross-discipline research to generate necessary evidence base
