E ver since Austrian scientists first began looking for them in people in 2018, microplastics have turned up in the blood, ...

Microplastics may cause blockages in blood vessels in the brain and affect behavior, according to a study on mice.

Funding for much of the work of monitoring pollutants on the U.S. side of the border comes from the Great Lakes Restoration ...

Real-time imaging shows how plastic-stuffed cells form clumps that affect mouse movement.

Your daily cup of tea could be delivering more than just comfort and warmth. Recent studies have revealed that some tea bags ...

Choose the right tea. Drinking loose-leaf tea is probably the best way to limit your exposure to microplastics. And while ...

Microplastics block blood vessels in brain, threaten nerve health, study finds Microplastics could disrupt cerebral function ...

The research highlights how filter feeders alter the behavior and composition of microplastics, creating unforeseen risks.

Trapped immune cells laden with microplastics starve the brain of oxygen—mouse study links vascular blockages to memory loss and motor deficits, with lingering risks even after symptoms fade.

According to a new study published in Frontiers in Toxicology, commonly consumed fish are ridden with microplastics, which ...

Most microplastics found in bottled and tap water samples were smaller than 20 microns (μm), according to researchers who are ...

Convenient plastic products like water bottles and food containers break down over time into tiny pieces less than 5 ...