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Plastic bags, bottles and other things are not only polluting the land and water, but now news is coming that they are also affecting our health.
Plastic pollution is one of the biggest challenges for the environment today. Plastic bags, bottles and other things are not only contaminating land and water, but now there are reports that they are also affecting our health. In a recent study, scientists have found that microplastic particles are present in human testicles. This discovery is worrying because it is likely to affect the fertility of men.
In this study published in the journal 'Toxicological Sciences', researchers from the University of New Mexico analyzed 23 human testicular and 47 dog testicular tissue samples. The results of the study were shocking. The researchers found that different types of microplastics were present in all the samples. Polyethylene was the most common type of microplastic, found in plastic bags and bottles.
expert opinion
Dr. John Yu, the lead researcher of the study, says that this is the first time that microplastics have been found in human fertility. We do not yet know how microplastics affect male fertility, but it is definitely a matter of concern.
Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic that are less than five millimetres in size
They are very small in size. They are formed when plastic waste breaks down or larger plastic products break down. Microplastics are found widely in the environment, and it is now clear that they can also enter the human body.
poor sperm quality
The study's findings may prompt scientists to explore how microplastics affect sperm quality and male fertility. It should also be explored how exposure to microplastics can be reduced.