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Study of the factors modulating the bioaccumulation of microplastics in black soldier fly larvae: Focus on imaging approaches
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Researchers studied the factors modulating bioaccumulation of microplastics in black soldier fly larvae, focusing on imaging approaches to characterise how particle properties and larval biology influence uptake and retention.
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