Microplastics particles

Microplastics particles

Microplastics cause damage to human cells in the laboratory. Photograph: David Kelly/Photograph David Kelly

Study finds common lab gloves may inflate microplastics counts

Researchers found that particles from these gloves can unintentionally transfer onto lab tools used to analyze air, water, and other samples

Photo: Microplastics

Invisible plastic, visible threat: The hidden danger of microplastics and how to protect yourself

Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic less than 0.2 of an inch (5mm) in diameter - some so small that they're not even visible to the naked eye (file photo)

Microplastics found in human lungs for the first time

Study shows 80% of people have microplastics in blood

Study shows 80% of people have microplastics in blood

Microplastics cause damage to human cells in the laboratory. Photograph: David Kelly/Photograph David Kelly

Microplastics particles found in human blood for first time