Microplastics Have Been Found In Human Blood, Hearts, Testicles—Here's How They Got There

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The full long term impact of microplastics on human health are still largely unknown, but dozens of research studies have linked the particles toWe’re launching text message alerts so you'll always know the biggest stories shaping the day’s headlines. Text “Alerts” to The results of the recently released study that found particles in the testes of humans and dogs came as a shock to researchers. John Yu, the study's lead author,he didn't expect the plastics to be so prevalent in the male reproductive system and suggested the result could be connected to the global decline in male fertility, particularly sperm count.

 

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