'Cyborg babies': Scientists find microplastics in mother's womb for first time

'Cyborg babies': Scientists find microplastics in mother's womb for first time

According to a study published in the journal Environment International in early December, scientists revealed that microplastic particles are capable of carrying chemicals that could lead to long-term or upset the foetus's developing immune system

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According to a study published in the journal Environment International in early December, microplastic particles traces may have been consumed or breathed in by the mothersAccording to a study published in the journal Environment International in early December, microplastic particles traces may have been consumed or breathed in by the mothers
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  • Dec 23, 2020,
  • Updated Dec 23, 2020 1:30 PM IST

For the first time, researchers have found microplastic particles in human placenta, an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, of unborn babies for the first time, which according to them is "a matter of great concern." The placenta provides oxygen and nutrition to the baby in the womb while removing waste matter.

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According to a study published in the journal Environment International in early December, scientists revealed that these particles are capable of carrying chemicals that could lead to long-term or upset the foetus's developing immune system.

The report further noted that these microplastic traces may have been consumed or breathed in by the mothers.

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For the first time, researchers have found microplastic particles in human placenta, an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, of unborn babies for the first time, which according to them is "a matter of great concern." The placenta provides oxygen and nutrition to the baby in the womb while removing waste matter.

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According to a study published in the journal Environment International in early December, scientists revealed that these particles are capable of carrying chemicals that could lead to long-term or upset the foetus's developing immune system.

The report further noted that these microplastic traces may have been consumed or breathed in by the mothers.

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