Microplastics found in every human testicle in study
Scientists say discovery may be linked to decades-long decline in sperm counts in men around the world
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Scientists say discovery may be linked to decades-long decline in sperm counts in men around the world
Researchers found nearly three times the amount of microplastics in the human samples compared to the canine samples in a new study.
Microplastics were found in 100 percent of the testicular tissue samples tested, with potential risks to reproductive health.
A dozen different types of toxic microplastics have been discovered in tissue samples from the testicles of 23 men, with a majority of particles found in plastic bags and bottles.
It's unclear whether the presence of plastic could explain a global decline in sperm counts.