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Effect of microplastics on nasal and intestinal microbiota of the high-exposure population
Summary
This study investigated the effects of microplastic exposure on the nasal and intestinal microbiota of highly exposed human populations. The research aimed to understand how microplastic contamination may alter the microbial communities in key areas of the human body.
ChiCTR2100049480 on August 2, 2021.
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