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4 resultsShowing papers from New York State University College of Human Ecology
ClearMicroplastics crossing the blood–testis barrier: A call to action for urological research
This letter to the editor highlighted growing evidence that microplastics and nanoplastics can cross the blood-testis barrier and accumulate in male reproductive tissues, calling for urological research to investigate potential impacts on sperm quality and male fertility. The authors argue this represents an urgent but understudied clinical concern.
Unraveling the Viable Antibiotic Resistome and Their Health Risks on Microplastics in the Aquatic Environment
Researchers used propidium monoazide (PMA) labeling combined with amplicon sequencing and quantitative PCR to specifically target viable microorganisms on microplastics in aquatic environments. They found that viable bacteria on microplastics harbored significantly more antibiotic resistance genes than surrounding water bacteria, indicating microplastics serve as hotspots for viable antimicrobial resistance.
Detergency mechanisms and cellulosic surfaces: A review
This review examines detergency mechanisms on cellulosic surfaces, synthesizing research on how surfactants, hydrophilicity, and substrate permeability govern soil release during laundering and deinking, and discussing the role of cellulose derivatives as builders and anti-redeposition agents in detergent formulations.
Plastic pollution and economic growth: The influence of corruption and lack of education
Researchers modelled plastic waste mismanagement across 217 countries through 2050, finding that weak environmental regulations and poor education systems are the strongest predictors of high plastic pollution. Economic growth alone does not reduce plastic waste unless paired with governance reforms.