Summary
Nanoplastics are nanoscale polymer particles that are difficult to see and detect but are highly mobile and widespread in the environment and biota. Evidence shows they can cause negative effects on organisms. Knowledge gaps exist regarding how nanoplastics enter the body, how they can be passed from mother to offspring, and long-term effects across multiple generations. This project will address two overlooked questions: (1) how do nanoplastics transfer from mother to offspring, and (2) how does maternal exposure pose long-lasting effects on future generations? The research team will invest
