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

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

Microplastics are now a widespread environmental threat, present in oceans, rivers, soil, air, and even in the food and water ...

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

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 ...

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.

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

A recent study founded that brewing tea bags could release billions of tiny plastic particles into your cup. Experts explain ...

Researchers have identified peptides that can help remove microplastics from the environment by combining biophysical ...

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

Microplastics shed from plastic products like clothing and packaging are ending up in the fish we eat, according to ...