Article 6NDQ9 Microplastics found in every human semen sample tested in study

Microplastics found in every human semen sample tested in study

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Damian Carrington Environment editor
from Science | The Guardian on (#6NDQ9)

Chinese scientists say further research on potential harm to reproduction from contamination is imperative'

Microplastic pollution has been found in all human semen samples tested in a study, and researchers say further research on the potential harm to reproduction is imperative".

Sperm counts in men have been falling for decades and 40% of low counts remain unexplained, although chemical pollution has been implicated by many studies.

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