Microplastics have been found in human testicles, with researchers saying the discovery might be linked to declining sperm counts in men.



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A study published in Toxicological Sciences by researchers at the University of New Mexico, led by Dr. Xiaozhong "John" Yu, found microplastics in every human and canine testicle examined.

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Microplastics Detected In Human Testicles, Raising Fertility Concerns

Nanoplastics exist in human testicles at levels three times higher than in animals, a new small study has found.

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By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Human testicles contain microplastics and nanoplastics at levels three times higher than animal testes and human placentas, a new small study found. “These plastics are often nano-scale, typically less than half a micron in length and maybe like 20 to 200 nanometers in width,” said toxicologist Matthew Campen, coauthor of the study that published May 15 in the journal Toxicological Sciences. “They look like little …

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Microplastics are making their way into various parts of humans’ and animals’ bodies, including the testicles, according to a recent study published in Toxicological Sciences. This has dangerous implications for both male sperm quality and fertility.

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Microplastics found in testicles and blood clots, sparking more health concerns: studies

Microplastics could be contributing to a global fall in fertility (Picture: Getty/Science Photo Libra) Significant concentrations of microplastics have been found in human testicles, raising concerns they may be adding to the global decline in sperm quality. Researchers from the University of New Mexico analysed testicular tissue from both humans and dogs, and found every sample included microplastics. In total, they found 12 different types of …

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Microplastics found in every testicle tested – and could be affecting fertility

A new study found a “pervasive” presence of microplastics in human and dog testicles.

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Microplastics ‘pervasive’ in human testicles: New study

Microplastics were found in 100 percent of the testicular tissue samples tested, with potential risks to reproductive health.

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Testicular microplastic discovery poses fertility risk, scientists warn

In a shocking discovery, scientists have now found microplastics in human testicles. 

In a shocking discovery, scientists have now found microplastics in human testicles. 

The researchers at the University of New Mexico studied the testicular tissues covered by humans and dogs and found the presence of microplastics in every sample. However, microplastics were found to be three times higher in humans in comparison to dogs.

In the examination, the scientists found an average of 329.44 micrograms of microplastics per gram of tiss…

Scientists baffled after discovery of microplastics in human testicles. Here's why you should be worried

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Researchers found high levels of microplastics in human and dog testes. They say their presence could be behind a trend in diminishing sperm quantity and quality around the globe.

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Microplastics discovered in human and dog testes

Microplastics have been identified in human and canine testicles, lengthening the list of where the insidious particles have been found.

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