#CellularDamage
A new study found that when #plastics fragment into #microplastics, their greatly increased surface area can generate #ReactiveOxygenSpecies that may harm biological systems, challenging the view that microplastics are chemically inert.
#FreeRadicals #CellularDamage
Microplastics are chemically active and could cause biological harm – BioNews Central
A new study found that when plastics fragment into microplastics, their greatly increased surface area can generate reactive oxygen species that may harm biological systems, challenging the view that microplastics are chemically inert. ...
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October 17, 2026 at 3:05 AM
@pfanderson.bsky.social @drspacejunk.bsky.social Until we can significantly retard, prevent, or even undo this damage, we are NOT making it out this system. Sorry. #CellularDamage
November 8, 2024 at 4:24 AM