Microplastics in Placentas Linked To Premature Births, Study Suggests

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By msmashJan 31, 2025, 11:40 am129 pts
A study has found microplastic and nanoplastic pollution to be significantly higher in placentas from premature births than in those from full-term births. From a report: The levels were much higher than previously detected in blood, suggesting the tiny plastic particles were accumulating in the placenta. But…

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