Microplastics Weathered by Water Are More Likely to Infiltrate an Animal’s Cells

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By Environmental Health NewsDec 14, 2020, 11:29 am407 pts
By Kasra Zarei Microplastic particles exposed to freshwater or saltwater environments are more likely than original, non-exposed particles to be taken up into an animal's cells, according to new research. The study offers new evidence that certain microplastics have more potential to infiltrate animals' bodies…

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