Metal ion transport: unveiling the difference of nanoplastics and microplastics in Chiromantes dehaani glucolipid metabolism

Summary

This study investigates the differences between how nanoplastics and microplastics affect metal ion transport and glucolipid metabolism in the estuarine crab Chiromantes dehaani. Researchers found that microplastic pollution in estuaries can significantly alter how organisms process metals and metabolize fats and sugars. The findings highlight that particle size matters when assessing the biological impacts of plastic pollution on aquatic species important to food security.