Researchers reviewed more than 60 studies and found evidence that plastic particles can reach bone tissue, disrupt cell function, and may interfere with skeletal growth. Stacey Leasca is an ...

Microplastics have been detected in human blood, brain tissue, and even bones, where they may weaken skeletal structure and accelerate cell aging. Recent studies suggest that these particles could ...

Researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia and Curtin University have found that rising atmospheric carbon dioxide is leaving a measurable trace in human blood, and the shift may be ...

A group of North Texas doctors and scientists printed part of a human femur—the longest and strongest bone in the body—that mimics the strength, flexibility and overall mechanics of a real femur. The ...

This study conducted a comprehensive analysis of the pale pink human bones unearthed in Baoji, Shaanxi, China. A range of scientific techniques were employed in the analysis, including optical ...

Engineers designing lighter aircraft frames, stronger medical implants, and more efficient vehicle structures keep returning ...