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Episode 32: Microplastics

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Complexities of Studying Microplastics and Nanoplastics

The chapter delves into the challenges researchers face in tracking plastic absorption in zebrafish using fluorescent substances, highlighting experimental ambiguity and health concerns. It addresses the complexities of studying cytotoxic effects of nano plastics and solvents on cells, emphasizing difficulties in drawing conclusive health impact assessments. The discussion also covers the discrepancies in experimental measurements, criticism of limited sample sizes in research, and ethical concerns in running experiments with small numbers.

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