Design_Cells/Shutterstock Microplastics result, when sunlight, water, and general wear and tear break down plastic into tiny fragments that are invisible to the naked eye. The hard-to-degrade plastic particles can find their way into our blood and organs via food, water, and the air we breathe. And in lab tests, the plastic has proved to cause damage to human cells, allergic reactions, and cell death. However, scientists still do not know how ha…
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