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Microplastics clog liver immune cells, driving fat buildup in mice

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Pseudocolored electron microscope image of a macrophage (blue) taking up microplastics (orange). Credit: Mass Lab/University of Bonn

Microplastics appear capable of significantly impairing the function of phagocytes in the liver, at least in mice. In turn, this disrupts the metabolism of this vital organ and increases the build-up of fat inside it. These key findings from a joint…

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