New research suggests that tiny pieces of plastic are changing the balance of bacteria in the human gut in exactly the same way that microbiome patterns are seen in depression and bowel cancer.
Research presented at UEG Week 2025 found that microplastics (particles smaller than 5 millimeters) subtly but clearly alter the behavior of gut bacteria, raising fresh concerns about their health.
This study directly looks for the first time at how microplastics interact with the human gut microbiome.
The researchers said the study results add to the evidence that these contaminants, found in everything from bottled water to household dust, are affecting the body in invisible ways.
This research was conducted by the Austrian CB Med Research Center with international partners under the Comet Module Program Micro One.
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