These tiny shards have turned up everywhere from the depths of the ocean to the top of Mount Everest to the human body.

Polylactic acid - used in food packaging, disposable tableware and clothing - found to alter gut metabolism and harm gut ...

New research shows that PLA, a common biodegradable plastic, releases gut-disrupting microplastics linked to diabetes.

A recent study reveals that microplastics from biodegradable material, specifically polylactic acid, may contribute to ...

Research has detected microplastics in a range of vital body parts, including the heart and brain. Now, researchers break ...

You may not see it, taste it, or even realize it, but chances are, you're eating plastic. Tiny fragments known as ...

The microplastics that we all now ingest and inhale as part of modern life may well be harming unborn babies. Studies of ...

Learn which foods fight microplastics in your body. Discover dietary solutions to protect against plastic particles causing ...

Biofilms affect how microplastics settle. MIT researchers uncover how these layers shape pollution hotspots in rivers and ...

From news reports to social media blurbs to medical studies, they’ve been in the public eye a lot lately. And experts say ...

We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming Microplastics Symposium 2025: Small particles, big problems. This series of ...

Microplastics are in our water, soil, and even our bodies. Learn what this means for our health and how to avoid ...