A new mouse study suggests that a father’s exposure to microplastics can subtly reprogram sperm in ways that affect the metabolic health of the next generation. The findings point to a previously unr… [+5104 chars]
Microplastics Can Rewire Sperm, Triggering Diabetes in the Next Generation - SciTechDaily
UC Riverside led mouse study finds microplastics affect male and female offspring differently. Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have reported for the first time that a father’s exposure to microplastics (MPs) can lead to metabolic proble…
By:Iqbal I Pittalwala, University of California Riverside
Source:SciTechDaily
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