According to a report published in the journal ‘Toxicological Sciences’, traces of microplastic have been found in human testicles. After this research came out, scientists are very worried that due to microplastics in the testicles of men, the problem of infertility and low sperm count is increasing nowadays. Three times more microplastics have been found in men than in dogs. Researchers from ‘New Mexico University’ did this special type of research on both humans and dogs. Research was conducted on tissue samples from testicles of both men and dogs. In which it was found that microplastics were found in both. After this research, it will now be easy to research on the increasing problem of infertility in men. However, three times more microplastics were found in men than in dogs. 329.44 micrograms of microplastic per gram of tissue was found in human testicles.
Bad effects of plastic pollution on humans
This study has revealed How plastic pollution is making its home in the human body. After this research came to light, people’s concern has increased. How these microscopic pieces are affecting men’s fertility and causing infertility. Speaking to Science Alert, health scientist Xiaozhong Yu of New Mexico University said that I Initially there was only doubt whether microplastics could affect reproduction. I was quite surprised when microplastics were found in dogs during research. But when I met humans, I was completely stunned. During the research, 12 different microplastics have been specifically identified. Of which the amount found in dogs and humans was polythene.
Plastic bottles and bags are made from polythene. High levels of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic have been found in dog samples. According to scientists, plastic is the biggest responsible for low sperm count in the whole world. This finding raises a significant public health concern.
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