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Scientists shocked to find lab gloves may be skewing microplastics data

A University of Michigan study reveals that lab gloves can introduce microplastic contamination, possibly inflating pollution estimates. This finding necessitates a reassessment of research methodologies to ensure accurate data for policymaking on microplastics.

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