Plastics are not inert: they gradually break into fragments over time, forming micro- and then nanoplastics (i.e., particles ...

Plastics are not inert: they gradually break into fragments over time, forming micro- and then nanoplastics (i.e., particles ...

Nanomaterials are commonly used as preservatives and whiteners in processed foods, but little is known about the potential long-term effects of these materials on the digestive system. Now a study of ...

Exposure to low doses of nanoplastics can alter gut barrier integrity, gut microbiota composition and liver function in a diet-dependant way. Learn more.