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Microplastic shape can influence viral disease severity in rainbow trout

Phys.org · WORLD · Science · 10/29/2026, 4:20:12 PM

The shape of microplastics can influence how deadly a viral infection can be for fish, according to new research from William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS). The findings suggest that some forms of plastic pollution pose greater biological risks than others, offering scientists a potential path toward reducing the environmental impacts of microplastics.

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