Environmental Toxicology

Study Reveals Environmental Contaminant 6-PPDQ Disrupts Citric Acid Cycle in C. elegans

Study Reveals Environmental Contaminant 6-PPDQ Disrupts Citric Acid Cycle in C. elegans

Research highlights the potential environmental and human health risks posed by 6-PPDQ, a contaminant derived from tire antioxidants, through its disruption of the citric acid cycle in C. elegans.

July 8, 2025
Microplastics Found in Higher Concentrations in Carotid Artery Plaque, Study Reveals

Microplastics Found in Higher Concentrations in Carotid Artery Plaque, Study Reveals

New research indicates that carotid artery plaque contains significantly higher levels of micronanoplastics, potentially linking these microscopic plastic particles to cardiovascular health risks. The preliminary study suggests complex interactions between microplastics and arterial health that warrant further investigation.

April 22, 2025