Microplastics found in every human placenta tested in study
- Microplastics have been found in human placentas, indicating health risks and environmental contamination, with further research required for implications.
- A recent study led by Matthew Campen found microplastics in all placenta samples tested, ranging in concentrations from 6.5 to 790 micrograms per gram of tissue.
- The presence of plastics in human tissues may be linked to health issues like inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer, emphasizing the need for government action.
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