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Impact and prevalence of microplastic pollution

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Latest: Microplastics detected in common seafood species

Research has highlighted the widespread presence and potential biological impacts of microplastics. Laboratory studies on mice demonstrated that exposure to polyethylene microplastics, which are commonly used in food pac