Retraction notice to “Combined effects of a high-fat diet and polyethylene microplastic exposure induce impaired lipid metabolism and locomotor behavior in larvae and adult zebrafish” [Sci. Total Environ. 902 (2023) 165988]

RETRACTED: Combined effects of a high-fat diet and polyethylene microplastic exposure induce impaired lipid metabolism and locomotor behavior in larvae and adult zebrafish

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Note: This paper has been retracted. It originally reported that polyethylene microplastics combined with a high-fat diet worsened fat accumulation and liver damage in zebrafish, resembling nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. While the findings suggested concerning interactions between diet and microplastic exposure, the retraction means these results should be interpreted with caution until replicated by other researchers.

Retraction notice to “Assessment of polystyrene microplastics as dietary additives in aquaculture species, Catla catla: Alters growth, feed utilization, nutritional composition, hematology and gut histopathology” [Aquac. Rep. 36 (2024) 102100]

Editor's Note to “Impact of aged and virgin polyethylene microplastics on multi end-points effects of freshwater fish tissues” [Sci. Total Environ. 948, 20 (2024), 174704]

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This review examined nanofillers for enhancing the functional properties of biopolymer food packaging materials, evaluating how nano-additives improve barrier performance, mechanical strength, and antimicrobial activity. The study identifies the most promising nanofiller-biopolymer combinations for developing high-performance sustainable food packaging.

Combined effects of high-fat diet and polystyrene microplastic exposure on microplastic bioaccumulation and lipid metabolism in zebrafish

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Researchers studied how a high-fat diet combined with polystyrene microplastic exposure affects zebrafish, finding that obese fish accumulated significantly more microplastics in their tissues. The high-fat diet disrupted lipid metabolism and created conditions that increased microplastic retention in the body. This suggests that diet and body fat levels may influence how much microplastic accumulates in living organisms, with potential implications for human health.

Toxicity and behavioral response of zebrafish exposed to combined microplastic and bisphenol analogues

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Co-exposure of zebrafish larvae to polystyrene microplastics combined with bisphenol A or F increased larval lethality by 7–51% compared to either pollutant alone, while also causing stronger behavioral effects including reduced movement and activity. This synergistic toxicity — not seen in embryos — highlights the danger of treating microplastics and chemical contaminants as independent hazards, since real-world exposures are always mixed.