University of Rhode Island: Microplastics Infiltrate All Systems of Body, Cause Behavioral Changes
August 25, 2023
August 25, 2023
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news:
Plastics--in particular, microplastics--are among the most pervasive pollutants on the planet, finding their way into the air, water systems and food chains around the world. While the prevalence of microplastics in the environment is well known--as are their negative impacts on marine organisms--few studies have examined the potential health impacts on mammals, prompting University . . .
Plastics--in particular, microplastics--are among the most pervasive pollutants on the planet, finding their way into the air, water systems and food chains around the world. While the prevalence of microplastics in the environment is well known--as are their negative impacts on marine organisms--few studies have examined the potential health impacts on mammals, prompting University . . .