Microplastics and Plastic Pollution

Metagenomic analyses of the plastisphere reveals a common functional potential across oceans

The paper analyzes plastisphere metagenomes from two oceanic regions, finding functional similarities and differences in microbial communities associated with plastic pollution.

Microplastics drive both linear and threshold-type shifts in soil multifunctionality along concentration gradients

This study examines how microplastic concentrations affect soil multifunctionality, finding nonlinear responses and thresholds in physical properties that signal ecological disruption.

Chronic Exposure to Nanoplastics Alters Stem Cell Type-Specific Mechanisms, Promoting Cancer Development

This study shows that chronic exposure to nanoplastics PET and PS alters stem cell properties, enhancing self-renewal and invasiveness, and promotes cancer-like traits through distinct molecular mechanisms.

The attachment rate of Vibrio anguillarum strains to microplastics strongly varies with abiotic and biotic factors

This study measures the attachment rates of Vibrio anguillarum strains to different microplastics, showing strong variation influenced by particle type and pre-existing biofilms.

Microplastic pollution induces algae blooms in experimental ponds but bioplastics are less harmful

The paper shows that petroleum-derived microplastics cause algal blooms and reduce zooplankton, while bioplastics have less impact in experimental ponds.

A comparative, multi-study analysis of plastisphere resistomes, plasmid dynamics, and antibiotic resistance genes

This study analyzes plasmid dynamics and antibiotic resistance gene distributions across microplastic polymers using metagenomic data from multiple environments.

Bioplastic biodegradability shapes microbial communities in a coastal brackish environment

The paper assesses biodegradation of six bioplastics in the Baltic Sea and identifies microbial communities associated with their degradation.

Effects of true to life polyethylene terephthalate and polycaprolactone nanoparticles on macrophages under a repeated exposure mode.

This study compares the effects of polyethylene terephthalate and polycaprolactone nanoparticles on macrophages under repeated exposure, showing differential responses in oxidative stress and function.

Nanoplastics Penetration Across the Blood-Brain Barrier

This study investigates how different polymer nanoparticles penetrate the blood-brain barrier using molecular dynamics simulations, finding that polyethylene and polypropylene show strong preference due to their hydrophobicity.

Whole-Tissue Distribution Analysis for Visualization of Nanoplastics in the Mouse Brain

This paper develops a method to visualize nanoplastic distribution in mouse brains using optical clearing and light-sheet microscopy, showing size-dependent accumulation in specific brain regions.

Microplastic Exposure Promotes Amyloid Misfolding and Metabolic Impairment at Sub-Lethal Doses in an In Vitro Cellular Model of Alzheimer's Disease

This study shows that microplastics induce amyloid misfolding and metabolic disruption in Alzheimer's disease models at sub-lethal doses.

Airborne Nanoplastics Perturb Mitochondrial Complex I via the ND6 Axis: Polymer-Specific Mitoepigenetic Remodeling Integrating Experimental, In Silico, and Machine Learning Analyses

This study investigates how airborne nanoplastics affect mitochondrial function and epigenetics in human lymphocytes using experimental, computational, and machine learning approaches.

Trophic transfer of nanoplastics reduces larval survival of marine fish more than waterborne exposure

This study shows that nanoplastics reduce larval survival more when ingested via contaminated prey than directly from water.

Circulating Microplastics as Acute Triggers of Platelet Activation and Coagulation: Implications for Cardiovascular Risk

This study shows that nanoplastics bind to and activate human platelets, promoting coagulation and thrombus formation, suggesting a new environmental risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Deposition of microplastics associated with bioaccumulation of heavy metals in human lungs of smokers: Implications of adsorption and mobilization of metals via microplastics

This study finds that smoking increases microplastic (MNP) and cadmium (Cd) levels in lung tissues, with a strong correlation between PE microplastics and Cd accumulation.

The disadvantage of having a big mouth: the relationship between insect body size and microplastic ingestion

This study investigates how insect body size and mouth size influence microplastic ingestion and breakdown, finding that crickets consume plastics when particles can be whole-consumed and break down larger MPs as they grow.

Deep Learning Driven Investigation of Nanoplastic Impacts on Soil Protist Behavior in Soil Chips

This study uses deep learning to analyze protist behavior in soil chips exposed to nanoplastics, finding reduced movement in flagellates and ciliates.

Microplastics cross the murine intestine and induce inflammatory cell death after phagocytosis by human monocytes and neutrophils

Micro-/nano-plastics accentuate Parkinson's Disease-relevant phenotypes in a Drosophila model

This study shows that micro- and nano-plastics worsen Parkinson's Disease-like symptoms in a fruit fly model with mitochondrial defects.

PET microplastics increase the risk of insulin resistance and pancreatitis

This study shows that PET microplastics increase insulin resistance and pancreatitis risk in piglets by altering metabolite levels and blood biochemistry.

Neurological effects induced by micro- and nanoplastics in fish: a systematic review and meta-analysis

This paper reviews and analyzes studies on the neurological effects of micro- and nanoplastics in fish, finding mixed results with limited consistent effects.

In vivo exposure of mixed microplastic particles in mice and its impacts on the murine gut microbiome and metabolome

This study shows that microplastic exposure alters gut microbiome composition and serum metabolome in mice, with sex-specific and dose-dependent effects.

The impact of microplastic contamination in cow manure on reproductive behavior and larval survival in the dung beetle Onthophagus taurus

This study investigates the effects of microplastic contamination on dung beetle reproduction and larval survival, finding high mortality and lack of behavioral distinction between contaminated and control dung.

Pandemic Legacy: Medical Facemasks as a Potential Source of Marine Microplastic?

The paper identifies medical facemasks as a potential source of marine microplastics in Placentia Bay, Newfoundland, based on the dominance of transparent polypropylene fibers.

Polystyrene and polyethylene terephthalate nanoplastics differentially impact mouse ovarian follicle function

This study shows that PS and PET nanoplastics at environmentally relevant doses affect mouse ovarian follicle growth and gene expression, with PET increasing pregnenolone and altering steroid hormone pathways.

Application-dependent assessment of the human exposure potential to microplastics

This paper develops a model to estimate human exposure potential to microplastics across different applications and routes, finding high exposure risks from tire wear, PET applications, and agricultural plastics.

Interpretable Machine Learning and Comparative Genomics Reveal Microbial Plastic-Degrading (Microbeyt) Potential

The paper identifies microbial strains with plastic-degrading potential using a computational pipeline combining genomic analysis and interpretable machine learning.

Aggregation in experimental studies with microparticles: Bacterial communities in the exposure system affect animal responses to the test particles

This study examines how bacterial communities in exposure systems affect Daphnia responses to test particles, finding that microbial interactions significantly influence toxicity outcomes.

Multispecies plastic associated bacterial community MAGs separation by electromagnetic radiations

The paper uses electromagnetic radiations to separate plastic-degrading microbial communities from plastic surfaces and identifies key bacterial responses to specific wavelengths.

Mapping the impact of microplastics exposure on enteric viral infections in intestinal organoid models

This study shows that chronic microplastic exposure in intestinal organoids alters host-virus responses and reduces antiviral treatment efficacy.