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Study Links Microplastics to Rising Antibiotic Resistance

  • Microplastics may be contributing to the growth of antibiotic-resistant superbugs, as found in a study published in the journal Applied Environmental and Microbiology.
  • The study showed that E. Coli biofilms on microplastics grew faster, larger, and more antibiotic-resistant than those on glass surfaces.
  • Neila Gross described microplastics as facilitating bacteria's movement across different environments.
  • Experts emphasize the need for further studies, as this research was conducted under controlled lab conditions.
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Scientists make stunning discovery about microplastics and human health: 'Potential protective effects'

Did someone say flower power? It turns out that fruits and flowers could be powerful new allies as we deal with the mounting consequences of exposure to microplastics. The Guardian summarized a new study that found anthocyanins, a type of antioxidant widely found in nuts, fruits, flowers, and vegetables, can counteract some of the dangerous effects that microplastic exposure can have on the reproductive system. Through a review of previous liter…

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Ohio's top policy board for Lake Erie meets in Toledo, hears about microplastics and litter

Microplastics and litter pollution in general were two of the main topics at the Ohio Lake Erie Commission’s quarterly meeting Thursday. That commission ...

·Toledo, United States
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Worried about microplastics? 5 ways to reduce your exposure

From your clothing to the water you drink, being mindful of microplastics can help reduce your exposure and health risk.

·New York, United States
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Medical Infusion Bags Can Release Microplastics Into the Bloodstream, Research Finds

Microplastics are entering the human body through the ingesting of seafood, drinking water and even by inhaling particles in the air. These plastic particles have been detected in the human gut, blood, lungs and brain. Now, a team of researchers has found another potential pathway for microplastics to enter the bloodstream: medical bags used for infusions. According to a new study published in Environment & Health, a single 8.4 ounce (250 millil…

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IV Bags Could Be Pumping Microplastics Straight Into The Bloodstream, Scientists Suggest

It’s still not clear whether or how this might affect human health.

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Prevalence of microplastics in soil increased 15 times in four years – study

Researchers looked at samples from a field in Hartwood, North Lanarkshire, included in a UK-wide sewage sludge experiment between 1994 and 2019.

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