December 2022 in “theses.fr (ABES)” This study found that microplastics on the Lebanese Mediterranean coast transport various organic and inorganic pollutants, posing threats to marine organisms and potentially human health.
July 2026 in “Environmental Science & Technology” This study found that nanoplastics' aggregation behavior on human skin, influenced by factors like concentration, photoaging, and organic constituents, affects their penetration potential through sweat glands and hair follicles, highlighting potential dermal exposure risks.
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April 2024 in “Particle and Fibre Toxicology” In this study, researchers investigated the penetration and cellular responses to nanoplastics in human skin models with compromised barriers, finding that nanoplastics can penetrate the skin, accumulate in cells, and trigger inflammatory responses through specific signaling pathways.
November 2025 in “Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology”
January 2025 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Science” In this study, researchers observed that genetically identical cloned dogs, when exposed to different environments like an airport and a police station for two years, exhibited significant differences in toxic mineral concentrations and intestinal microbiota composition, suggesting that environment influences physiological traits even among clones.