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Scientists Find Microplastics in Human and Dog Testicles

Plastic rubbish left somewhere on an inhabited island of the Maldives.
Plastic rubbish left somewhere on an inhabited island of the Maldives. Image: Lars Halbauer (AP)

It seems that nobody—and no body part—is safe from microplastics. In a recent study, researchers found traces of plastic in the testicles of both dogs and humans. The potential health impacts of this discovery are not yet clear, but the team suggests it may help explain why men’s sperm counts have declined over time. – Ed Cara Read More

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