Microplastics and your testicles: a poster from the NY subway train
Plastic pollution is creating a ‘plastisphere’: a widespread habitat that includes pathogenic viruses and antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, as highlighted by a group of environmental researchers. Mitigating the risks posed by these pathogens within the plastisphere requires thorough study of its ecosystems, consistent funding, and support from policymakers.
We have previously discussed the presence of microplastics in various environments, including desert air, water, babies, and breast milk. They can even enter the body through plastic aligners used in orthodontics.
This Nature article provides a comprehensive overview of our current knowledge about the plastisphere, with a new concern emerging: nanoplastics.
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