User:Trinitydinunzio/Microplastics effects on human health

Epidemiological studies
Epidemiological implications of microplastics are being widely researched. It has been found that microplastics do have several impacts on human cells at levels that are currently found in our environment. Studies have proven cytotoxicity from microplastic, meaning microplastics cause cell damage or death. There have also been cases of cell shape irregularity and immunity changes. More research is being done to further determine the specific toxicity characteristics of microplastics in humans (1).