Using organoids that mimic intestinal tissue, researchers have found that microplastic and nanoplastic particles may trigger responses linked to inflammatory bowel diseases.

Using organoids that mimic intestinal tissue, researchers have found that microplastic and nanoplastic particles may trigger responses linked to inflammatory bowel diseases.

  • SnowboardBum@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    My $.02 summary: They’re for sure being absorbed by different cells in just about every organ of the body. But because everyone has them it is hard to find a control group to study the real effects. However, cell inflammation could be happening in the intestines.