Microplastics Can Kill Human Cells at Concentrations Found in the Environment, Scientists Say

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By Olivia RosaneDec 10, 2021, 2:09 pm235 pts
One of the major concerns surrounding plastic pollution is that microplastics may work their way from the ocean or soil, into tiny organisms, up the food chain and onto our plates. However, scientists are still unsure what ingesting microplastics actually does to human health. Now, a first-of-its kind study…

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