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Omics approaches in environmental effect assessment of engineered nanomaterials and nanoplastics
Summary
This review highlights how advanced biological analysis techniques, known as omics approaches, are being used to better understand how engineered nanomaterials and nanoplastics affect living organisms at the molecular level. These methods can reveal hidden toxic effects that traditional tests might miss. The research is important for developing more accurate risk assessments of nanoplastic exposure on environmental and human health.
Increasing application of omics approaches contributes to a mechanistic understanding of nanomaterial ecotoxicity and risk assessment.
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