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Microplastics Found in Human Body: What Are the Risks?
health3 months ago

Microplastics Found in Human Body: What Are the Risks?

A recent study found microplastics embedded in penile tissue of men with erectile dysfunction, raising concerns about potential health impacts, though causality remains unproven. Researchers are exploring how microplastics may affect human health, especially reproductive health, using advanced models like organ-on-chip technology, amid ongoing debates about contamination and the ubiquity of plastics in our environment.

Microplastics Found in Human Penises, Raising Health Concerns
health-and-medicine1 year ago

Microplastics Found in Human Penises, Raising Health Concerns

For the first time, researchers have discovered microplastics in human penile tissue, raising concerns about their potential impact on reproductive health. The study, conducted by scientists from the University of Miami, University of Colorado, and Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, found microplastics in 80% of the samples analyzed. This adds to previous findings of microplastics in human testes and semen, suggesting a need for further research into their health implications.