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Microplastics found in higher levels in prostate tumor tissue: Research

Microplastics found in higher levels in prostate tumor tissue: Research

Health Care News – Read More A new study released Tuesday found microplastics deep inside samples from 9 out of 10 patients with prostate cancer, with more microplastic levels inside tumors than in regular healthy tissue nearby. Researchers from the American Society of Clinical Oncology found that nylon-6 and polystyrene were the most commonly found microplastics found above certain detection limits,… 

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