Microscopic plastic fragments can slip through your skin and carry harmful substances into your body, reported Bioengineer.org.
Scientists at Texas A&M University discovered that nanoplastics, plastic pieces smaller than a grain of sand, can penetrate the skin after exposure to ocean water.
The research team exposed these tiny particles to seawater from the Corpus Christi coast and published their findings in the Journal of Hazardous Materials. The water deposited proteins and organic matter onto the plastics, creating a disguise that helped them sneak past the body's natural defenses.
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