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May 6, 2026

Size- and polymer-dependent effects of polystyrene and polyethylene micro- and nanoplastics in zebrafish (Danio rerio).

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VPValentina PercVWVictor WepenerUDUrban Dajčman

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Findings reveal microplastics induce toxicity and increased mortality in zebrafish, highlighting environmental concerns.

Key Points

  • This research assesses the biological impacts of microplastics and nanoplastics on zebrafish.
  • Used zebrafish as a model for toxicological assessment
  • Conducted Fish Embryo Toxicity test for acute toxicity parameters
  • Measured heart rate variability, oxygen consumption, and swimming behavior post-hatching
  • Nanoplastics caused significant impaired hatching and increased mortality in zebrafish
  • Polystyrene nanoplastics reduced swimming distance and activity at high concentrations
  • Polyethylene nanoplastics impaired swimming performance without consistently reducing activity time

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Perc et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69faa22704f884e66b532d60https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2026.120216
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