Kimchi probiotic helps remove nanoplastics from the intestine

A bacterium isolated from kimchi can bind to nanoplastics in the intestine and increase their elimination through feces, a Korean study suggests.

Microplastics and nanoplastics in urban air originate mainly from tire abrasion, research reveals

Although plastic particles in the air are increasingly coming into focus, knowledge about their distribution and effects is still limited. Chemical analyses from Leipzig now provide details from Germany for the first time: Around 4% of the particulate matter consists of plastic. Around two-thirds of this comes from tire abrasion.

Microplastics and nanoplastics in urban air originate mainly from tyre abrasion

Nanoplastics in water help bacteria form stronger, disinfectant-resistant biofilms

Human health risks from direct consumption of toxic nanoplastics are already scary, but researchers have confirmed that nanoplastics in water give rise to an additional threat: They strengthen bacteria.

Nanoplastics sneak into brain cells, disrupting puberty and fertility hormones, new study finds

Tiny plastic particles reduced hormone levels, slowed cell movement, and altered genes required for reproductive health in brain cells, a new study shows.