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It's still early days, but this technology is a hopeful step.

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Scientists discover promising new way to filter microplastics out of human body: 'The dose makes the poison'

"We should all try to reduce our exposure."

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Orlando Bloom spends over $10,000 on blood filtering procedure to remove microplastics from body: 'We don't yet know the implications'

"The search for natural compounds to counteract these harmful effects is ongoing."

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Scientists make stunning discovery about microplastics and human health: 'Potential protective effects'

Microplastics have become a global threat that has the potential to disrupt human health on a massive scale.

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Scientists make disturbing discovery about the health impacts of microplastics — here's what you need to know

"The potential long-term effects ... are concerning."

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New research reveals disturbing effect microplastics have on the brain: 'Like a car crash in the blood vessels'

While it is widely acknowledged that each substance is a big issue, the combined effects have been studied less — until now.

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Researchers make disturbing discovery about combination of 'forever chemicals' and microplastics: 'It is imperative'

Understanding the science behind them isn’t easy.

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How worried should you really be about microplastics? Here's what experts had to say

The harmful chemicals found in microplastics have been linked to cancer.

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Scientists make concerning discovery about microplastics in our soil — and their alarming impact on our food and health

"It's like needing the right-sized ticket to board a train."

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Scientists make alarming new discovery about the behavior of microplastics: 'Even the smallest plastic fragments ...'

The industrial agriculture sector grapples with an inundation of plastic that has spawned the nickname "plasticulture."

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Researchers discover revolutionary method to rid farm soils of microplastics — here's how it could transform food supply

The more we learn about the growing spread of microplastics, the more reasons for concern.

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Experts warn against largely overlooked source of microplastics: 'You touch it, and it feels like plastic because it is'

"It's pretty alarming."

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New research suggests vulnerable spot in blood-brain barrier allows microplastic penetration — here's what we know