Christian Wadsack
@chrwad.bsky.social
Biochemist and Prof. of Metabolic Diseases in Pregnancy with focus on placental physiology. Proposes that a metabolically primed placenta affects fetal development in utero, determining cause of linked diseases in later life.
Reposted by Christian Wadsack
Microplastic #pollution is more than 50% higher in preterm placentae compared to full-term ones. Researchers analyzed placenta samples and found significantly higher levels of certain micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs), including polycarbonate (PC), PVC, and nylon 66 (N66).
February 3, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Microplastic #pollution is more than 50% higher in preterm placentae compared to full-term ones. Researchers analyzed placenta samples and found significantly higher levels of certain micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs), including polycarbonate (PC), PVC, and nylon 66 (N66).