Scientists have identified over 600,000 microbial proteins that can break down plastics, revealing a nearly universal ability ...

New research suggests microplastics have invaded the food chain to a greater extent than previously documented. Share on Pinterest New research indicates the prevalence of microplastics in seafood is ...

Microbial communities growing on plastic debris in rivers may have the capacity to harbour potentially pathogenic microbes and act as reservoirs of antimicrobial resistance genes, according to a study ...

Plastic pollution in the world's oceans has reached "unprecedented levels" over the past 15 years, a new study has found, calling for a legally binding international treaty to stop the harmful waste.

New research shows that the concentration of microplastics in our bodies has grown as global plastic production has increased The study looked at brain, liver and kidney tissue from cadavers The ...