The researchers analysed 100 placentas from full-term births (37.2 weeks, on average) and 75 from preterm births (34 weeks) ...

The new study finds higher concentrations of microplastics and nanoplastics in the placentas of preterm infants compared to ...

Researchers found 12 different types of plastic in placentae—with significantly higher levels in those from preterm births.

A new study has found that microplastics and nanoplastics accumulate in the placenta at much higher levels in preterm births ...

Plastic is everywhere, from synthetic clothing to take-out food containers. Now we know it’s also in our bodies. MPR News ...

Microplastics have become a serious problem for pollution, but now scientists worry about the potential health effects too.