Study: How Cells React to Micro- and Nanoplastics
July 12, 2022 Source: Science Daily The smaller plastic particles are, the more easily they can be taken up by cells. In addition, the shape, surface and chemical properties play an important role in answering the question of how the particles could affect human tissue. This is the result of a study by researchers at the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), published in the journal Microplastics and Nanoplastics. "With this study, we want to help to close
Scientists Warn of Links Between Soil Pollution and Heart Disease
When we think of maintaining heart health, diet and exercise is typically what comes to mind. Scientist from the European Society of Cardiology published a paper on July 1st with one surprising culprit of heart disease: polluted soil! "Soil contamination is a less visible danger to human health than dirty air," said author Professor Thomas Münzel of the University Medical Center Mainz, Germany. "But evidence is mounting that pollutants in soil may damage cardiovascular hea
