Fathers exposed to microplastics before conception may be setting their daughters up for metabolic problems later in life.

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A study led by biomedical scientists at the University of California, Riverside, has shown for the first time that a father’s ...

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Researchers report wide variation in microplastic properties, even among identical materials, challenging current toxicology ...

Researchers have mapped the molecular changes that unfold as sunlight causes plastics to leach dissolved organic matter, ...

I searched through my kitchen cabinets and found several surprising items that could be releasing microplastics into my food.

A single laundry load containing synthetic clothing can release thousands of plastic microfibers from nylon, acrylic and ...

Washing machine wastewater is one of the top sources of microplastics, with a single unit in a four-person household producing up to 500 grams a year as synthetic fabrics break down.

A recent University of Florida study found more than 1 trillion microplastics in Indian River Lagoon, raising health and ...

Discover how a father’s exposure to microplastics can trigger metabolic dysfunctions in his offspring, according to a new ...