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Scientists discover alarming impact of nanoplastics on infant development: ‘The insights gained from this research have far-reaching implications’

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“You’ve probably heard about the microplastics floating around in the ocean. But did you know an even tinier plastic invader is sneaking into one of nature’s purest foods?

Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso have found that nanoplastics — harmful plastic particles even smaller than microplastics — and “forever chemicals” called PFAS alter essential proteins in breast milk, according to the Independent.

These proteins play a huge role in infant development, helping with everything from vision to brain growth.”…

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