Tumour recurrence, gastrointestinal symptoms and inflammation associated with microplastic-positive intestinal tumours

Higher number of microplastics in tumoral colon tissues from patients with colorectal adenocarcinoma

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Researchers found higher concentrations of microplastics in cancerous colon tissue compared to healthy tissue from the same patients, suggesting a possible link between microplastic accumulation and colorectal cancer, though this study cannot yet establish whether microplastics cause the disease.

Impact of Microplastics on the Severity of Intestinal Inflammation in Mice

Characterization of Microplastics in Human Gastric Cancer and Control Tissues and Analysis of Associated Genetic Features (Adv. Healthcare Mater. 10/2026)

Micro-nano Plastics: Impact on Gastrointestinal System

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Researchers reviewed how micro- and nanoplastics affect the gastrointestinal system, finding that ingested plastic particles can disrupt gut lining integrity, alter the gut microbiome, trigger inflammation, and may contribute to digestive disorders — raising concern given that humans ingest microplastics daily through food, water, and air.

Gut microbiome alterations associated with microplastics: Underestimated risk from tiny particle

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This review pulls together existing research showing that tiny plastic particles, found in our food, water, and even air, can disrupt the balance of bacteria living in our gut, and this disruption has been linked to problems ranging from digestive diseases to effects on the brain, liver, and reproductive system in animal studies. The catch: scientists still struggle to accurately detect and measure these particles in the body, meaning our real-world exposure and its health effects are likely underestimated. Bottom line, microplastics may be quietly messing with your gut health in ways we're only beginning to understand and measure.