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New Research Output: Microbial colonization and associated health risks
PlasticsFatE has just published a summary of work performed by Jaffer Yousuf Dar, a Doctoral Student from the Aquatic Microbial Ecology...
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Jul 25, 20231 min read


CUSP and EDIAQI - an IDEAL Collaboration!
The CUSP cluster and the EDIAQI project, both sponsored by the European Commission, have joined forces to standardize microplastic...
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Jul 25, 20231 min read


The WHO Europe Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health
Highlighting the benefits of research into microplastics and health for policy action Countries across Europe made a commitment to take...
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Jul 17, 20232 min read


PlasticsFatE partners find the presence of proteins encourages the dispersion of microplastics
Researchers showed that microplastics from our waste are dispersed in water by proteins adsorbed to their surface. This discovery opens...
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Jul 5, 20232 min read


CUSP at the WHO’s 7th Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health
The CUSP Cluster will participate in a parallel session on the contribution of pan-European research collaboration to evidence-based...
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Jul 3, 20232 min read


PlasticsFatE and CUSP at nanoSAFE and NanoSafety Cluster Conference June 2023
The 8th International Conference on Health and Safety Issues for a socially responsible approach to nanomaterials was held this year in...
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Jun 14, 20231 min read


PlasticsFatE - Boosting the Careers of our Young Researchers
In this article, Giulia Antonello (UNITO) describes how she has found that PlasticsFatE is not only about research: it’s also 'a...
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May 17, 20233 min read


CUSP - hot off the press: the Cluster's latest news
Issue number four of the periodic CUSP newsletter is now available for download; includes updates about the latest events, initiatives,...
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May 17, 20231 min read


Human Risk Assessment of MNPs - CUSP Workshop #3
CUSP - The European research cluster to understand the health impacts of MNPs - invites you to take part in the final workshop in our...
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Mar 29, 20232 min read


CUSP announces workshop series on Human Risk Assessment of MNPs
Three online thematic workshops will be taking place this Spring; the first will be on Tuesday, February 7th, focusing on regulatory...
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Jan 11, 20232 min read


Free Seminar - Automated particle recognition software for Raman microscopes
Do you want to know about a new automated particle recognition software package for Raman microscopes and its application to...
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Jan 9, 20232 min read


Microplastics in human tissue samples: International study warns against premature conclusions
The distribution of microplastics and nanoplastics in the environment, the potential of human exposure and particle uptake, and the...
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Dec 7, 20223 min read


From Science to Policy - CUSP's First Policy Brief is Published
How micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) might be affecting human health is still unknown, and so policymakers and regulatory authorities...
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Nov 14, 20222 min read


PlasticsFatE Newsletter #2 - Out Now!
PlasticsFatE's second newsletter is out now and downloadable here. Find out how the team has been especially busy with selecting and...
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Nov 14, 20221 min read


Environment & Health - New EU factsheet and catalogue
PlasticsFatE and CUSP are both featured in two documents recently issued to provide essential information on recently completed and...
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Oct 31, 20221 min read


PlasticsFatE at VAMAS Event: Measurement needs for microplastics
Two PlasticsFatE partners - Korinna Altmann (BAM) and Ulrike Braun (UBA) have recently supported and participated in the Versailles...
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Oct 31, 20221 min read


GAIKER Researcher Introduces New Approach Methods to Human Tox Students
PlasticsFatE partner Alberto Katsumiti (GAIKER) recently delivered a highly informative training session at the Research in Environmental...
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Oct 25, 20221 min read


PlasticsFatE Holds a 'Wee' General Assembly in Edinburgh
More than 45 PlasticsFatE partners travelled from across Europe to convene in Edinburgh for its 2022 General Assembly from 27th - 28th...
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Oct 4, 20221 min read
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