Highlights: Scientists say contamination risks may distort microplastic findings in human brain samples The b

Highlights: Scientists say contamination risks may distort microplastic findings in human brain samples The b

Studies detecting microplastics throughout human bodies have made for alarming reading in recent years. But last week, the Guardian’s environment...

A deluge of research has painted a picture of our world being drowned in tiny, inescapable microplastics. Our guilt over plastic particles being found...

A deluge of research has painted a picture of our world being drowned in tiny, inescapable microplastics. Our guilt over plastic particles being found...

Scientists have discovered that the human brain...

Scientists have discovered that the human brain...

Joe Yates, Prof Philip J Landrigan, Prof Jennifer Kirwan and Prof Jamie Davies respond to an article on doubts raised about studies on microplastics...

New findings have some scientists concerned about the technology used to detect tiny pieces of plastic in the body.

New findings have some scientists concerned about the technology used to detect tiny pieces of plastic in the body.