A bacterium from kimchi, *Leuconostoc mesenteroides* CBA3656, may help remove nanoplastics from the body by binding to them in the intestine, as shown in lab and mouse studies.
A new study reveals kitchen sponges release microplastics during dishwashing, but water consumption has a greater environmental impact.
A probiotic from kimchi may help the body flush out nanoplastics by binding to them in the intestine, according to South Korean scientists.
University of Missouri researchers have engineered algae to remove microplastics from water by making them clump together, offering a potential solution for water purification and plastic recycling.