AURORA

👩‍🔬 Learn more about where we are within AURORA's research and our next steps in: ➡ Our newly published project protocol: researchprotocols.org/2024/1/e63176 ➡ Summary news article: auroraresearch.eu/aurora-publish… ➡ Interview with the project coordinator @vrmlnroel: youtu.be/IfENcP-lhmw

👩‍🔬 New AURORA study looks into potential interactions of polystyrene #microplastics with hormone receptors. 📄 Check out the full study ➡️ sciencedirect.com/science/articl… 📰 Or our summary article ➡️ auroraresearch.eu/aurora-study-e… 🎥 Check out our research spotlight👇 youtu.be/5LHr8sd8Hew

📢 New #research is out from our scientists: A roadmap towards risk assessment of #microplastics and #nanoplastics on early-life health Original study ➡️ link.springer.com/article/10.118… Short summary ➡️ auroraresearch.eu/aurora-scienti… Interview with the lead author ⬇️ youtu.be/tpY3s4mVD1s

#PlasticsTreaty It’s extremely worrying to hear about intimidation and harassment of scientists by industry at #INC4. The #right2science requires protection for scientists. There should be zero tolerance for industry misconduct.

🔬 We look forward to sharing some exciting research in the year ahead! ➡️ Stay up-to-date with our research: auroraresearch.eu ➡️ Follow updates within the wider @CuspResearch cluster: cusp-research.eu

👩‍🔬 Looking back on two days packed with scientific collaboration and engaging discussions: The recent annual AURORA project meeting in Prague made clear how much progress we have made since the project’s launch three years ago! 💯 ➡️ Read more: auroraresearch.eu/aurora-partner…

🆕 A newly developed analysis technique found up to 240,000 plastic fragments per liter present in bottled drinking water💧 90% of these were nanoplastics, and the measured levels exceed previous estimates by at least a factor of 10. Read more ➡️ auroraresearch.eu/studies-review…

🔬 As part of the AURORA project, scientists from @UMCU_Intl are investigating household exposure to #microplastics and #nanoplastics, focusing on women of reproductive age. Read about the study and its progress ➡️ auroraresearch.eu/aurora-study-o…

📺 Our scientists Laura Zoutendijk and @vrmlnroel were recently interviewed about human exposure to #microplastics by the investigative series Pointer Chekt on @NPO3. Calling all Dutch speakers to check it out! ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=iHrYwD…

Two recent studies have associated microplastic exposure with cancer: ➡️ New research links PVC microplastics to liver toxicity and lung cancer. ➡️ Scientists find polystyrene nanoplastics may accelerate ovarian cancer growth Learn more 👉 auroraresearch.eu/two-studies-as…

🥼 A recent article finds the presence of microplastics and plastic additives in the placenta and amniotic fluid of ten women who experienced premature births. While association cannot be clearly made, more research is warranted. Read more ➡️ auroraresearch.eu/scientists-det…

Save the date!🗓️14 September the @CuspResearch international conference 📍in Utrecht 🇳🇱 will delve into novel #research on #microplastics & #nanoplastics human exposure, health hazards, human biomonitoring and much more 💡 More info & registration ➡️ plasticsfate.eu/cusp-2023

🔬 New research dives further into understanding connections between #microplastics and #humanhealth. A recent study analyzed human semen, revealing microplastic particles in samples. Read more ➡️ auroraresearch.eu/researchers-de…

New #research reveals that polystyrene #nanoplastics have the potential to impact the activation of genes associated with inflammation and iron homeostasis, as observed in experiments conducted on perfused human placental tissue. 🧬🔬 👉 Learn more: auroraresearch.eu/nanoplastics-a…

What is AURORA's part in the @CUSP cluster? What kinds of research about micro- and #nanoplastics are being done? Hear our scientists explain how AURORA is involved in this crucial collaboration 🤝 ➡️ youtu.be/lUCSk9MSrP4 ➡️ More videos: auroraresearch.eu/project/ @CuspResearch

👀 How has your perspective of #plastics changed after researching them? In this episode of our latest video series, AURORA scientists discuss their own relationships with plastics. 🤔 ➡️ youtu.be/LzGD8Lvcoko ➡️ More videos: auroraresearch.eu/project/ @EU_HaDEA @CuspResearch

What's known about the linkage between early-life health and potential effects of micro- and nanoplastics? Our scientists explain the knowledge gaps and the relevance of their research. ➡️ youtu.be/OjY3qvh3ez0 ➡️ More videos: auroraresearch.eu/project/ @EU_HaDEA @CuspResearch

What kind of #research is AURORA actually doing? 🧪 Hear from AURORA scientists themselves as they go in-depth about the knowledge gaps regarding early-life and micro- and nanoplastics. ➡️ youtu.be/jq-JmcjYxnc ➡️ Other videos: auroraresearch.eu/project/ @EU_HaDEA @CuspResearch

🤔 Why do we need more #research on #microplastics and #nanoplastics? Hear what our AURORA researchers think about their viewpoints in this short video. ➡️ youtu.be/SNu-uaaUR1Y ➡️ Watch all other videos here: auroraresearch.eu/project/ @EU_HaDEA @CuspResearch

Want to learn more about AURORA and get to know the scientists behind the #research? 👩‍🔬 👀 Watch our brand-new video series showcasing all you need to know about the project. ➡️ 1st video: youtu.be/-av4fbqMiLo ➡️ Watch all videos: auroraresearch.eu/project/ @EU_HaDEA