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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Microplastics are a growing concern in marine environments. As they break down, the particles can become microscopic. Oregon State ...

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Microplastics seem to be everywhere – in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat. They have turned up in human organs, blood, testicles, placentas and even brains. While the full ...