Tag Archives: microplastic
Microplastics in Arctic waters threaten spotted seals and humans
Microplastic pollution is already reaching the farthest corners of the globe - including the remote [...]
Apr
Does microplastic promote the spread of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms?
The World Health Organization (WHO) describes antibiotic resistance as one of the most serious threats [...]
Apr
Microplastics and chronic diseases. Is there a link between the two?
Microplastics, ubiquitous in water, air and food, may be linked to the development of serious [...]
Apr
Aquatic publication review (37)
The third anniversary of the outbreak of war in Ukraine recently passed, and the moment [...]
Mar
Single-use plastic bottles – never reuse them!
It might seem that reusing a single-use plastic bottle after finishing a drink is an [...]
Dec
Nanoplastics – when size matters
The smaller the plastic particles, the more likely they are to cross the blood-brain barrier, [...]
Oct
Bioplastic That Decomposes in the Ocean Faster Than Paper
Billions of microplastic particles are already littering seas and oceans, posing a threat to marine [...]
Oct
Can microplastics spread disease?
In recent years, there have been a growing number of reports on the potential harm [...]
Oct
Plastic-eating marine fungus – will it help clean up the oceans?
The problem of plastic pollution poses a serious challenge to the marine environment. Every year, [...]
Jun
Microplastics in drinking water – how much are we really consuming?
Microplastics have become part of our daily diet. However, opinions as to how much of [...]
Jun