Living cell membranes found to have much higher viscosity than model systems

Our bodies are made up of countless cells, and each one is enclosed by a thin layer called the cell membrane. This membrane ...

Plastic nanoparticles found inside edible vegetables for first time

Plastic nanoparticles found inside edible vegetables for first time - Nanoplastics penetrate natural barriers in radish roots and accumulate in both fleshy part and leaves ...

Study provides first evidence that plastic nanoparticles can accumulate in the edible parts of vegetables

Plastic pollution represents a global environmental challenge, and once in the environment, plastic can fragment into smaller ...