Shoreline scavenger shows biological effects after eating plastic foam
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“Researchers found that wharf roaches that consumed expanded polystyrene displayed altered gene expression related to digestion and chemical defense. While their lifespans remained unaffected, the insects hosted rare microbes not found in those with a standard diet.”
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