What happens to microplastics when swallowed? In earthworms, they do not leave the digestive tract
By Ryan Prosser, Associate Professor, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph
Nicholas Letwin, PhD Candidate, Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph
We may need to give the human digestive tract more credit for its ability to act as a barrier to microplastics.
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026