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

A group of scientists found that microplastics – tiny plastic pieces less than five millimeters long – are small enough to ...

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.

Chinese scientists found microplastics small enough to cross the highly sensitive barrier designed to protect sensitive brain ...

Plastic-contaminated soils affect food security, water quality and ecosystems, making soil health a critical global issue.

Unfortunately, microplastics are already in your home, and studies suggest these tiny particles could be harmful and have ...

S BalakrishnanIs it possible to make at least our kitchens free of plastic? It may not be possible 100% but one must try to achieve the maximum. This idea may sound impractical when micro plastic has ...

The costs of plastic production have outweighed its benefits leading to rising greenhouse emissions.

The textile industry is working toward developing materials that produce a reduced amount of fiber waste, anti-pollution criteria and other measures to stop fabric-connected micro-plastics in ...

Tiny plastic particles have been found throughout the human body, but researchers say they’re just starting to understand the ...