Ecologia global

Nanoplastics alter intestinal microbiome and threaten human health

A revised study led by the UAB, the CREAF and the University of Aveiro concludes that nanoplastics change the composition and diversity of gut microbiome in vertebrates and invertebrates. The effects of a widespread and prolonged exposure to nanoplastics observed in animal models can be applied to humanss.

Global ecology Health and plastic Insights on nanoplastics effects on human health Josep peñuelas Josep peñuelas @en Mariana teles @en Nanoplastics @en Science bulletin plastic