Tiny Plastic Particles in Mother’s Food May Impair Fetal Development
| Date | 1st, Apr 2023 |
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| Source | SciTechDaily - Scientific News Websites |
DESCRIPTION
According to a study conducted at Rutgers, nanoscale plastic particles, similar to those commonly found in food and water, can transfer from pregnant rats to their fetuses and potentially impact fetal development. The study suggests that this process may also occur in humans.