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Hypothesis
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This short paper presents a hypothesis about the potential effects of microplastics on human health. It proposes mechanisms by which microplastic particles could cause harm after entering the body, though the hypothesis awaits experimental testing.
Hypothesis on the effects of microplastics on human health
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