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Mamíferos y microplásticos. ¿Somos lo que comemos?
Summary
This review examines the evidence for microplastic exposure in mammals, drawing an analogy to historical lead contamination from Roman plumbing to highlight how chronic low-level exposure to environmental contaminants can cause harm before the risks are understood. Researchers synthesized current knowledge on dietary and environmental microplastic uptake in mammals, including humans, and assessed the potential health implications.
Durante siglos, los romanos transportaron agua a sus palacios y fuentes mediante tuberías de plomo, sin saber que los efectos de la exposición crónica a este metal incluyen daño cerebral permanente.
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