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"Crucially, both field and laboratory data demonstrated a significant reduction in particle size in casts compared to soil (6.48% and 19.8%, respectively), supporting the potential earthworm effects on MP (microplastic) mechanical attrition. Polymer compositions in casts mirrored those in soils, exhibiting a nonselective and passive ingestion pathway. Beyond physical transport, the formation of field biogenic polymer aggregates facilitated chemical aging of MPs, as evidenced by elevated oxidation indices. This process was likely accelerated by the enrichment of plastic-degrading microbial taxa (e.g., Flavobacterium) within casts, which exhibited up to a 35.6-fold increase in relative abundance."

#Earthworms #Microplastics #EcosystemEngineers #SoilBiology #SoilEcology #EnvironmentalToxicology

Factovate Oct 7

Fact alert 🌟: 2025 scientific findings substantiate a link between nanoplastics (from plastics such as polystyrene) and Parkinson’s disease, via a dual mechanism impacting alpha-synuclein aggregation and neuronal lysosomal dysfunction. At #FACTOVATE, we highlight such critical intersections of environmental exposure and neurodegeneration. #FACTOVATE #ParkinsonsDisease #Nanoplastics #EnvironmentalToxicology #NeurodegenerativeDisorders

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The Plastic Waste Link to Parkinson's Disease: What Current 2025 Research Reveals -

The plastic waste link to Parkinson’s disease is not a theory; it’s one of the most urgent, science-backed facts to emerge from current 2025 research. As someone deeply involved in uncovering facts, I’ve spent countless hours studying the causes behind the world’s most mysterious and devastating illnesses. Few topics have struck me as urgently as ... <a title="The Plastic Waste Link to Parkinson’s Disease: What Current 2025 Research Reveals" class="read-more" href="https://factovate.com/plastic-waste-link-to-parkinsons-disease/" aria-label="Read more about The Plastic Waste Link to Parkinson’s Disease: What Current 2025 Research Reveals">Read more</a>

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News Beep Aug 27, 2025

Maternal Exposure to Crude Oil, Flame Retardants Can Affect Later Generations

A tiny fish with transparent embryos is helping University of California, Davis, researchers shed light on how exposure…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #AndrewWhitehead #CollegeofAgriculturalandEnvironmentalSciences #EnvironmentalToxicology #Fish #Killifish #Latvia #LV #Pollution
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AM_Connors Jul 26, 2023

Excited to share that I’ll be giving a talk at #SETACLouisville in November!

This will be my first oral presentation at a national/international conference, so wish me luck 😄

#toxicology #EnvironmentalToxicology

Bethanie Carney Almroth Feb 23, 2023

So excited that @alieward got a #toxicologist on the show! We need to talk more about these questions. People need to know this stuff!
#chemcials
#toxicChemicals
#Plastics
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“#EnvironmentalToxicology w/ Dr. @kimkgarrett brings you ol’ timey poisons, industrial accidents, trench coats, PFAS, phthalates, vaping, rainbowy rivers, White Noise, candle addictions + the OH train derailment. We cover so much (contaminated) ground! https://t.co/cJsLUYX8RC”

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lizardmarsh Feb 23, 2023

Such a wonderful podcast🦋🤗 #environmentaltoxicology #ohiotrainderailment #ecotoxicology #rivers #trains #epa #GASP #publichealth #safety #riskmanagement
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Ologies with Alie Ward - Environmental Toxicology (POISONS + TRAIN DERAILMENT) with Kimberly K. Garrett

Chemical spills, historical disasters, water quality, airborne toxic events, clear gasses, White Noise, dead fish, dark clouds, chemistry tests, trench coats, PFAS, phthalates, and the Ohio train derailment that plumed vinyl chloride into the skies of a small Ohio town. The lovely and informative Environmental Toxicologist Dr. Kimberly K. Garrett works at the intersection of chemical safety, public health and environmental justice — and she has cool science tattoos. Also: should I burn incense all the time? Visit Dr. Kimberly K. Garrett’s website and follow her on Twitter A donation went to Group Against Smog & Pollution (GASP) Follow GASP on Twitter More episode sources and links Other episodes you may enjoy: Conservation Technology (EARTH SAVING), Forensic Ecology (NATURE DETECTIVE), Oceanology (OCEANS), Meteorology (WEATHER & CLIMATE), Melaninology (SKIN/HAIR PIGMENT), Environmental Microbiology (TESTING WASTEWATER), Secrets, Advice + AMA (LANTERNS, ETC.) Sponsors of Ologies Transcripts and bleeped episodes Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on Twitter and Instagram Follow @AlieWard on Twitter and Instagram Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media Transcripts by Emily White of The Wordary Website by Kelly R. Dwyer Theme song by Nick Thorburn

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