Graphical abstract illustrating the proposed mechanism by which prenatal OLA exposure disrupts placental vascular development, leading to intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) in mice. Specifically, OLA released from orally ingested polylactic acid plastics during pregnancy interferes with GATA2-regulated VEGF signaling, thereby impairing placental vascular development. The mechanistic scheme was created using Figdraw.

#PolylacticAcid is a #biodegradable #plastic that can be broken down into oligomeric lactic acid (OLA) #nanoplastics. This study shows that OLA particles can accumulate in mouse #placenta & #fetus, inducing placental vascular dysplasia & fetal growth restriction @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/4bR4e6W

I'm always happy to see replacements for plastic. #fungiFuture #plasticalternatives #savetheHumans #biodegradable

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Graphical abstract illustrating the proposed mechanism by which prenatal OLA exposure disrupts placental vascular development, leading to intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) in mice. Specifically, OLA released from orally ingested polylactic acid plastics during pregnancy interferes with GATA2-regulated VEGF signaling, thereby impairing placental vascular development. The mechanistic scheme was created using Figdraw.

#PolylacticAcid is a #biodegradable #plastic that can be broken down into oligomeric lactic acid (OLA) #nanoplastics. This study shows that OLA particles can accumulate in mouse #placenta & #fetus, inducing placental vascular dysplasia & fetal growth restriction @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/4bR4e6W

A lot of ice pack companies say to pour the gel down the sink, we don’t think that’s right! 🧊

To hear more, have a listen to episode 87 of Talking Rubbish, available wherever you get your podcasts ♻️

#icepacks #biodegradable #sustainability

Graphical abstract illustrating the proposed mechanism by which prenatal OLA exposure disrupts placental vascular development, leading to intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) in mice. Specifically, OLA released from orally ingested polylactic acid plastics during pregnancy interferes with GATA2-regulated VEGF signaling, thereby impairing placental vascular development. The mechanistic scheme was created using Figdraw.

#PolylacticAcid is a #biodegradable #plastic that can be broken down into oligomeric lactic acid (OLA) #nanoplastics. This study shows that OLA particles can accumulate in mouse #placenta & #fetus, inducing placental vascular dysplasia & fetal growth restriction @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/4bR4e6W

BBioNets image for its Synergies social media campaign. This one focuses on SOUL. There's also a small banner at the top right corner of the image, urging stakeholders to register to the Joint EU Policy Event (27 May 26).

📢 Let’s talk collaborations!
Meet the #SOUL project!🤝
🔄They aim to develop novel, #Biodegradable materials with high renewable content, seeking to contribute to a more sustainable and circular plastic economy.
Take a look ➡️ soul-biobased.eu

Ocean bacteria team up to break down biodegradable plastic - CITI I/O MIT researchers uncovered the roles of bacterial species from the environment as they consume biodegradable plastic. Zach Winn…

#Ocean bacteria team up to break down #biodegradable plastic

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Wang et al. developed a #polyvinyl alcohol/#lignin nanoparticles/#stearic acid #Pickering emulsion composite #coating to fabricate high-performance #biodegradable #paper
DOI: 10.1016/j.jobab.2026.100235
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