Microplastics trigger inflammation linked to disease and death. Now scientists appear to have discovered why.
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"Microplastics trigger inflammation linked to disease and death. Now scientists appear to have discovered why." is generating significant coverage in the Health category, with 3 articles from 3 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
Outlets currently covering the story include AZoCleantech, Harvard Health and Chicago Tribune. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.
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Coverage (3)
- Evaluating Environmental Hazards of Aged Biodegradable Plastics in Aquatic Life AZoCleantech · 22d ago
- Microplastics: A hidden health threat? Harvard Health · 22d ago
- Microplastics trigger inflammation linked to disease and death. Now scientists appear to have discovered why. Chicago Tribune · 22d ago
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