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Microplastics in blood bags may affect red blood cells
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Victoria Corless, special to C&EN
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A new study indicates that plastic blood storage bags may shed microplastics into stored blood, potentially exacerbating damage to red blood cells. Researchers found that mechanical stress and improper storage temperatures accelerate the release of these particles.
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