Microplastics Linked to Fatty Liver Disease
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Researchers at Texas A&M University found that polyethylene microplastics can contribute to fatty liver disease and worsen its effects when combined with an unhealthy diet. The study, published in Science Daily, challenges the previous notion that polyethylene is biologically inert. Fatty liver disease affects 25% of the world's population and is one of the most widespread global health problems. The study used spatial transcriptomics to identify specific molecular changes caused by polyethylene in the liver.
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