Modern life is complex. To release tension, we tend to resort to some device. Chewing gum is one of these devices. Cricketers are seen having a chewing gum while playing. But this seemingly harmless chewing gum can shed microplastics into saliva. This fact is found in a pilot study. The project was led by Sanjay Mohanty, an engineering professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). While presenting the results of their research at the American Chemical Society (ACS) spring meeting held March 23-27, Mohanty said, “Our goal is not to alarm anybody. Scientists do not know if microplastics … Continue reading Chewing Gum Releases Up To 3,000 Microplastics Per Stick Says UCLA-Led Study