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ClearNovel probiotics adsorbing and excreting microplastics in vivo show potential gut health benefits
Researchers screened 784 bacterial strains and identified two probiotic strains that can stick to microplastic particles in the gut and help remove them from the body. In mice, these probiotics increased microplastic excretion by 34% and reduced the amount of plastic remaining in the intestine by 67%. This is the first study to show that specific probiotics could help the body get rid of ingested microplastics and reduce gut inflammation caused by them.
Supplementary file 1_Novel probiotics adsorbing and excreting microplastics in vivo show potential gut health benefits.pdf
This supplementary file accompanies a study showing novel probiotic strains can adsorb and excrete microplastics in vitro, providing additional experimental data on MP binding capacity and particle characterization across multiple plastic polymer types.
Correction: Comprehensive investigation on microplastics from source to sink
This correction clarifies that a prior review paper mischaracterized evidence on microplastic gut translocation, replacing the incorrect statement that most spherical microplastics pass through the gut wall with the accurate interpretation of the cited source.
Corrigendum: Plastic biodegradation by in vitro environmental microorganisms and in vivo gut microorganisms of insects
This is a published correction (corrigendum) to an earlier study on plastic biodegradation by environmental microorganisms and insect gut bacteria; it is not a standalone research paper presenting new findings.
Corrigendum to ’Microplastics and antibiotic resistance genes as rising threats: Their interaction represents an urgent environmental concern’ Current Research in Microbial Sciences 9 (2025) 100447
This is a published correction notice for an earlier article on microplastics and antibiotic resistance genes — it contains no new findings and only corrects an error in the original paper.
Microplastics and probiotics: Mechanisms of interaction and their consequences for health
This review explores how microplastics interact with probiotics and what that means for gut health. Researchers summarized evidence showing that microplastics can disrupt the gut lining, alter the microbiome, and trigger inflammation, while certain probiotic strains may help counteract these effects by reducing oxidative stress and supporting the intestinal barrier. The study also discusses the emerging possibility of using engineered probiotics for environmental microplastic cleanup.
The microplastic-crisis: Role of bacteria in fighting microplastic-effects in the digestive system
This review examines how microplastics affect the human digestive system and explores whether certain bacteria could help counteract the damage. Microplastics disrupt the gut by altering microbial communities, interfering with digestive enzymes, and damaging the protective mucus lining. The authors highlight the potential for probiotic bacteria to bind to microplastics, reduce inflammation, and help repair the gut environment, offering a possible protective strategy against microplastic-related digestive harm.
Correction: Effects of microplastic exposure on the body condition and behaviour of planktivorous reef fish (Acanthochromis polyacanthus)
This is a published correction to a previous study that examined how microplastic exposure affects the body condition and behavior of a planktivorous reef fish species. The correction addresses errors in the original article's data or methodology. The original research investigated whether ingesting microplastics changes how reef fish feed, grow, and behave in their natural environment.
Correction: Ricciardi et al. Microplastics in the Aquatic Environment: Occurrence, Persistence, Analysis, and Human Exposure. Water 2021, 13, 973
This is a published correction notice for a previously published review article on microplastics in aquatic environments.
Probiotics as Modulators of Microplastic-induced Toxicity: A Systematic Review
This systematic review found that probiotics can reduce microplastic-induced toxicity in animal models by restoring gut microbiota balance, reducing oxidative stress, and modulating inflammatory responses. The findings suggest that probiotic supplementation may help mitigate the harmful effects of unavoidable microplastic exposure, though human clinical trials are still needed.
Correction: Jia et al. Exposure to Polypropylene Microplastics via Oral Ingestion Induces Colonic Apoptosis and Intestinal Barrier Damage through Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Mice. Toxics 2023, 11, 127
This is a published correction to an earlier study on exposure to polypropylene microplastics via oral ingestion in mice, which found that polypropylene induced colonic apoptosis and intestinal barrier damage through oxidative stress and inflammation. The correction addresses specific errors in the original publication without changing the main findings.
Biodegradation of microplastic by probiotic bifidobacterium
Researchers found that probiotic Bifidobacterium infantis can biodegrade microplastics, demonstrating a novel microbial approach to addressing plastic pollution using a gut-resident bacterium known for regulating intestinal microbiota.
Correction: Tiny pollutants, big consequences: investigating the influence of nano- and microplastics on soil properties and plant health with mitigation strategies
This is a correction notice for a previously published review paper about how nano- and microplastics affect soil and plant health. The original paper examined how these tiny plastic particles change soil properties and harm plants. No new findings are presented in this correction.
Investigation of Microplastics in Digestion System: Effect on Surface Microstructures and Probiotics
Researchers investigated how the digestive system affects five common microplastic types and found that digestion altered the surface microstructures of the particles while also negatively impacting probiotic bacteria, suggesting potential health risks from ingested microplastics.
Correction: Microbial degradation of bioplastic (PHBV) is limited by nutrient availability at high microplastic loadings
This study presents a correction to previously published research on microbial degradation of the bioplastic PHBV (polyhydroxybutyrate-co-valerate), which found that nutrient availability limits biodegradation rates at high microplastic loadings.
Determination of the ability of native potential probiotic lactobacillus strains in nanoplastic bioremoval in an in-vitro Model
Researchers tested 88 native probiotic Lactobacillus strains for their ability to bind and remove polystyrene nanoplastics in laboratory conditions, finding that a cocktail of three strains achieved up to 77% removal. The most effective strain, L. plantarum RP13, showed strong nanoplastic adhesion confirmed by microscopy imaging. The study suggests that certain probiotic bacteria may have potential as a biological approach to reducing nanoplastic exposure in the gastrointestinal tract.
Correction: Plastics in biota: technological readiness level of current methodologies
This is a correction notice for a previously published article about methods used to detect and measure plastics in living organisms, clarifying an error in the conflict of interest disclosure. The original study evaluated how ready current laboratory techniques are for finding microplastics and nanoplastics inside biological tissue.
Micro-nanoplastics inhibit extracellular polymeric substance and lactate synthesis via perturbing glucose metabolism of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus
Researchers found that micro- and nanoplastics — especially nanoscale PET particles — impair the probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus rhamnosus by disrupting central carbon metabolism, reducing its production of lactic acid and protective extracellular polysaccharides, raising concerns that microplastic ingestion could compromise the gut benefits of probiotic bacteria.
Correction: Metal–organic framework applications for microplastic remediation: exploring pathways and future potential
This is a published correction notice for a review article on using metal-organic frameworks to remove microplastics — it corrects errors in the original paper and contains no new findings.
Lactic acid bacteria reduce polystyrene micro- and nanoplastics-induced toxicity through their bio-binding capacity and gut environment repair ability
Researchers found that lactic acid bacteria, the kind used in yogurt and fermented foods, can reduce the toxic effects of polystyrene micro and nanoplastics in mice. The bacteria worked by physically binding to the plastic particles and by repairing damage to the gut lining and restoring healthy gut bacteria populations. This suggests that probiotics could be a practical way to help protect the digestive system from the harmful effects of microplastic exposure through food and water.
Gut microbiota, a key to understanding the knowledge gaps on micro-nanoplastics-related biological effects and biodegradation
This review explores how micro- and nanoplastics affect the community of microorganisms living in the gut, and how those same gut microbes might be able to break down plastic particles. Swallowed microplastics can disrupt the balance of gut bacteria, potentially leading to various diseases. On the other hand, some gut bacteria can actually degrade plastics into smaller, less harmful molecules, opening a possible avenue for biological cleanup.
Correction: The observation of starch digestion in blue mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis exposed to microplastic particles under varied food conditions
This paper presents a correction to a previously published study examining starch digestion in blue mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis exposed to microplastic particles under varied food conditions.
Correction to “Microplastic Human Dietary Uptake from 1990 to 2018 Grew across 109 Major Developing and Industrialized Countries but Can Be Halved by Plastic Debris Removal”
Researchers published a correction to a large modeling study that tracked human dietary microplastic intake across 109 countries from 1990 to 2018, updating the units used for key intake parameters so that results are correctly expressed in kilograms per person per day. The underlying finding — that microplastic ingestion grew over this period but could be significantly reduced by removing plastic debris — remains unchanged.
Correction: Corrigendum: The presence of microplastics in commercial salts from different countries
This brief notice is a correction to a previously published paper reporting microplastic contamination in commercial salts. The corrigendum addresses technical errors in the original study findings without changing the overall conclusion that microplastics are detectable in sea salt intended for human consumption.