LONDON – New research has uncovered alarming evidence that microplastics are present in both human and canine reproductive systems. The discovery raises concerns about how these tiny plastic particles might affect male fertility.
The study aimed to measure and analyse the presence of microplastics in the testes of both dogs and humans. Researchers used a sophisticated technique called Pyrolysis-Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) to detect 12 types of microplastics in 47 canine and 23 human testis samples.
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