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Microplastics Found in Every Human Semen Sample Tested in Study
Microplastic pollution has been found in all human semen samples tested in a study, and researchers say further research on the potential harm to reproduction is "imperative." From a report: Sperm counts in men have been falling for decades and 40% of low counts remain unexplained, although chemical...
The 40 semen samples were from healthy men undergoing premarital health assessments in Jinan, China. Recent studies in mice have reported that microplastics reduced sperm count and caused abnormalities and hormone disruption. Microplastics have also recently been discovered in human blood, placentas and breast milk, indicating widespread contamination of people's bodies.
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