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Fathers’ microplastic exposure tied to their children’s metabolic problems

UCR Health — December 22, 2025

A study led by biomedical scientists at the University of California, Riverside, has shown for the first time that a father’s exposure to microplastics (MPs) can trigger metabolic dysfunctions in his offspring. The research, conducted using mouse models, highlights a previously unknown pathway through which environmental pollutants impact the health…

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