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... in the exposed individuals. The presence of microplastics has already been demonstrated in various human organs including the lung, the gastrointestinal system and the blood raising concerns about their possible harmful effects. The chemical composition, size and shape of microplastics as well...

...Jake Bowley; Craig Baker-Austin; Steve Michell; Ceri Lewis Microplastics are small (<5 mm) plastic particles of varying shapes and polymer types that are now widespread global contaminants of marine and freshwater ecosystems. Various estimates suggest that several trillions of microplastic...

... The Author(s). Published by Portland Press Limited on behalf of the Biochemical Society and the Royal Society of Biology 2022 biological impact degradation products ecotoxicology microplastic toxicology Over recent years, the widespread prevalence of plastics in the environment along...