Microplastics and Plastic Pollution

Clinically derived micro- and nanoplastics uptake drives spatiotemporally confined metabolic stress revealed by bond-selective imaging

The paper uses bond-selective imaging to show that MP/NP-induced metabolic stress occurs during uptake, not long-term retention, and is mitigated by phospholipid coating.

Cellular uptake of Micro and nano plastics Induces Mitochondrial Dysfunction

This study shows that micro and nano plastics cause mitochondrial dysfunction and reduced migration in trophoblast cells of pregnant mice.

Dietary Microplastics Engage Gut Mechanosensory-Endocrine Signaling and Disrupt Bone Homeostasis

This study shows that dietary microplastics alter gut neuroendocrine signaling and disrupt bone health in mice, with effects dependent on sex and diet.

Raman Spectroscopy Enables Real-Time Identification and Monitoring of Plastic Biodegradation Metabolites

This study uses Raman spectroscopy to monitor plastic biodegradation metabolites in real time, identifying isophthalic acid as a novel PET metabolism product.

Microplastics disrupt adaptive predator-induced behavioural plasticity in Rana dalmatina tadpoles

This study shows that microplastic exposure in Rana dalmatina tadpoles disrupts predator-induced risk-taking behavior without affecting other antipredator responses.

Heterogeneous nanoplastic exposure induces integrated immunometabolic states in human monocytes under physiological flow

This study shows that nanoplastic size and exposure complexity shape immunometabolic adaptation in human immune cells under flow conditions using single-cell RNA sequencing.

Biodegradable Plastics in the Marine Environment: Comparative Analyses of Bacterial Biofilms, Macroinvertebrate Colonization, and Degradation Patterns

This study compares bacterial biofilms, macroinvertebrate colonization, and degradation patterns on biodegradable and non-biodegradable plastics and natural substrates over 22 weeks.

Vertical distribution and migration of microplastics in soils from Fars Province, southwest Iran

This study examines microplastic distribution and migration in soil horizons across different land uses in Fars Province, finding heterogeneous distribution and downward migration to depths of 140 cm.

Hitchhiking Microplastics Through Mosquitoes as Unseen Vehicles of Terrestrial and Aerial Transfer: Experimental Evidence

This study shows microplastics transfer through mosquito life stages, affecting development and survival, with higher concentrations causing greater harm.

Postbiotic Binding of Micro- and Nanoplastics: In Vitro Intestinal Epithelial Protection and Proof of Concept in the Human Mouth

This study shows that a postbiotic can bind micro- and nanoplastics in vitro and in the human mouth, reducing intestinal epithelial exposure.

Defecation in preparation for ecdysis drives microplastic clearance in cricket nymphs

This study shows that cricket nymphs clear microplastics through frass production before moulting, and that moulting timing is not affected by continuous microplastic ingestion.

Nano- and microplastics in pediatric tonsil tissue: bioaccumulation, distribution, and immunomodulatory effects in human lymphoid aggregate organoids

This study characterizes nano- and microplastics in pediatric tonsils and shows they trigger transient immunomodulatory responses in lymphoid organoids.

Gut and Glomerular Barriers Determine Nanoplastic Fate and Systemic Impact

This study investigates nanoplastic uptake and distribution in zebrafish and mouse models, showing that the glomerular filtration barrier restricts renal nanoplastic accumulation and that gut microbiota may mediate long-term kidney stress.

Isolation of thermophilic plastic-degrading bacteria from hot springs of Aotearoa-New Zealand

The paper isolates thermophilic plastic-degrading bacteria from New Zealand hot springs and identifies two PHB-degrading strains capable of metabolizing plastic under thermophilic conditions.

Microplastics inhibit macrophage bioenergetics impairing homeostatic function and immune responsiveness

This study shows that microplastics impair macrophage bioenergetics and immune function, reducing antigen presentation and increasing disease susceptibility.

Chemical toxicity of microplastics is stronger than particle effects in D. magna

This study shows that chemical composition of microplastics, rather than physical properties, drives toxicity in D. magna, with varying effects on body length and reproduction.

Microplastics Disrupt Predator-Induced Plasticity in Daphnia across Behavioral, Morphological and Molecular Levels

This study shows microplastics impair predator-induced defenses in Daphnia across behavioral, morphological, and molecular levels by disrupting kairomone-mediated plasticity.

Photoaged microplastics disrupt endothelial stretch-sensitive ion channels to impair calcium signaling and vascular integrity

This study shows photoaged microplastics impair endothelial calcium signaling and vascular integrity by disrupting Piezo1-Notch mechanotransduction.

Microplastics found in high concentrations around Kantamanto, the world s largest second-hand textile market in Accra, Ghana: A citizen science study

This study quantifies microplastic and microfiber pollution around Kantamanto, the world's largest secondhand textile market, showing higher concentrations than global averages.

The impact of microplastics on the mice gut microbiome: a meta-analysis

This study conducts a meta-analysis of microplastic exposure effects on mice gut microbiome, finding significant changes in bacterial phyla abundance with potential functional consequences.

Cell-nanoplastics association impacts cell proliferationand motility

This study quantitatively investigates how different nanoplastics associate with and affect diverse cell types, revealing cell-type-dependent impacts on proliferation and motility.

Discovering Plastic-Binding Peptides with Favorable Affinity, Water Solubility, and Binding Specificity Through Deep Learning and Biophysical Modeling

This study uses deep learning and biophysical modeling to discover plastic-binding peptides with high affinity, solubility, and specificity for common plastics, offering a strategy for microplastic remediation.

Polystyrene Nanoplastics Accumulate in Murine Cortex and Induce Transient Microglial Activation via Endolysosomal Retention

Coacervate droplet sequestration of heterogenous nanoplastics with elastin-like polypeptides

This study uses coacervate droplets with elastin-like polypeptides to selectively capture incidental nanoplastics, showing over 80% capture efficiency for nPET.

Effects of polystyrene and polylactide nanoparticles on macrophages under a repeated exposure mode

This study compares the effects of polystyrene and polylactide nanoparticles on macrophages under repeated exposure, showing adaptation and harmful effects.

Plastic-Degrading Clusters of Orthologous Groups in Prokaryotes

The paper introduces a database of plastic-degrading proteins in prokaryotes, showing over 95% of species can degrade at least one plastic type.

PET-Microplastics Trigger Endothelial Glycocalyx Loss via ER Stress and ROS Unleashing IL-1β-Driven SMC Switching and Early Aortic Structural Impairment

This study shows PET-MPs cause endothelial glycocalyx loss through ER stress and ROS, leading to IL-1β-driven smooth muscle cell switching and aortic structural damage.

Microplastics influence size-selected zebrafish behaviour

This study shows microplastics reduce boldness and exploratory activity in zebrafish but increase feeding behavior, with prior size-selective harvesting affecting only exploratory behavior.

Brain lipidomics identifies mitochondrial redox dysfunction and metabolic trade-offs associated with Parkinsons disease-like pathology induced by Nanoplastics exposure

This study identifies mitochondrial redox dysfunction and metabolic changes in Drosophila brains exposed to nanoplastics, linking lipidomic alterations to Parkinson's-like pathology and showing antioxidant treatment can reverse these effects.

Interactions between Submicron Carbon Particles, Escherichia coli and Humic acid with Plastic Surfaces

The paper quantifies organic matter retention on plastic surfaces and finds particle-specific properties dominate over surface chemistry in low ionic strength conditions.