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The FHERITALE project seeks to provide the European research community with a comprehensive overview of technologies and services relevant to understanding the impact of artificial materials on health, food and the environment. fheritale.eu/home

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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
New study from Mut et al. in Ecotoxicology. They investigated the transcriptomic response of Daphnia magna, an aquatic model organism, following exposure to three #microplastic (MP) types. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42533194/
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Transcriptomic responses in Daphnia magna exposed to PLA, PBAT, and PET microplastics: Insights into different molecular toxicity pathways - PubMed
Microplastics are increasingly recognized as persistent pollution in freshwater ecosystems, yet their early molecular mechanism on aquatic invertebrates remains poorly characterized. In this study,…
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
There's still time to register for our industry webinar tomorrow! Register for the webinar here! events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2bcd6b...
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Happening next week! On 22 September at 11:00 CEST, FHERITALE will host a webinar in partnership with two industry speakers! Register for the webinar here! events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2bcd6b...
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
New paper by Deng et al. in Applied and Environmental Microbiology. They found that exposure to polystyrene #microplastics led to increased biofilm formation, expression of virulence genes, and increased antibiotic resistance in Clostridioides difficile. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42535848/
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Polystyrene microplastics facilitate Clostridioides difficile biofilm formation and attenuate antibiotic susceptibility - PubMed
<span><i>Clostridioides difficile</i> infection (CDI) constitutes a critical global public health challenge, with its high recurrence rates intrinsically linked to spore germination, biofilm…
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
New prospective cohort study by Panneerselvam et al. in Endocrine. They found that high maternal microplastic exposure is significantly associated with increased risk of gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnant women. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42536223/
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Dose-dependent association of prenatal microplastic exposure with gestational diabetes Mellitus: A prospective cohort analysis - PubMed
High maternal microplastic exposure is significantly associated with increased GDM risk in pregnant women, suggesting that microplastic exposure may represent a novel risk factor for GDM. Public…
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
A great new paper from FHERITALE has been published this week in Food Safety and Risk - an overview of how FHERITALE and research infrastructures are making a meaningful impact on micro- and nanoplastic research! Read the full publication here fheritale.eu/publications @cerm-cirmmp.bsky.social
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
On 22 September at 11:00 CEST, FHERITALE will host a webinar in partnership with two industry speakers! Register for the webinar here! events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2bcd6b...
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
New paper from Gao et al. published in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. They developed improvements for the renewable biopolymer Bacterial Cellulose, which reduced microplastic release from the membrane by more than 60%. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42537970/
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Interfacial engineering of a chitosan-tannic acid layer on bacterial cellulose for a high performance forward osmosis membrane toward sustainable juice concentration and reduced microplastic release - PubMed
Bacterial cellulose (BC), a renewable biopolymer, has emerged as a promising substrate for membrane fabrication due to its biocompatibility and sustainability. However, the intrinsic heterogeneity in…
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
New review by Saeed et al. in Cardiovascular Toxicology. They examine existing evidence about the risks of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in development of cardiovascular disease. They found associations between MNP exposure and many cardiovascular risk factors. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42536315/
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Micro-nanoplastics in Cardiovascular Disease: A Critical Update from Environmental Exposure to Clinical Implications - PubMed
Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) are emerging environmental contaminants that may contribute to cardiovascular risk. Observational human studies have reported the presence of MNPs in patients with…
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
On 22 September at 11:00 CEST, FHERITALE will host a webinar in partnership with two industry speakers! Register for the webinar here! events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2bcd6b...
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Recent paper by Kharkan and Sayadi in the Journal of Applied Toxicology. They found that exposure to the common #microplastic polyvinyl chloride (PVC) made common carp more susceptible to damage from exposure to Methyl Thiophanate (MT). pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42538567/
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Synergistic Toxicity of PVC Microplastic and Methyl Thiophanate in Common Carp - PubMed
Little is known about how microplastics (MPs) interact with other environmental pollutants. In light of this, the present work investigated the individual and combined toxicity of polyvinyl chloride…
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Recent paper by Li et al. in Environmental Pollution. They saw that treatment with microplastics led to changes in gene expression in microbial biofilms, with an increased expression of genes associated with antibiotic resistance and virulence. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42546794/
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Enriched microplastic-associated biofilms exacerbate gut microbial dysbiosis and metabolic disruption in mice - PubMed
Microplastics (MPs) and opportunistic pathogens are recognized as emerging environmental hazards, yet the health risks associated with mammalian exposure to biofilms enriched on MP surfaces remain…
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
New FHERITALE project deliverable released – Thematic Cluster Definition! This deliverable defines thematic clusters by building on the D6.1 gap analysis, technology needs assessment and stakeholder inputs, including the Brussels stakeholder meeting. Read more here: fheritale.eu/thematic-clu...
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Recent review by Singh, Kaur, and Upadhyay in the Journal of Basic Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology. They present a range of evidence that for the association between #microplastic exposure and the development of type 2 diabetes.
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Environmental diabetogens: biochemical links between microplastic exposure, endocrine disruption, and glucose metabolic dysfunction - PubMed
The increase in the incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) worldwide cannot be attributed solely to genetic and lifestyle factors, underscoring the growing role of environmental metabolic…
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Recent paper by Villa et al in the Journal of Hazardous Materials, part of @elsevierconnect.bsky.social . They used a range of models to show that #nanoplastics can disrupt cell signaling in bone marrow.
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Nanoplastics perturb extracellular vesicle-mediated communication in the in vitro and ex vivo bone marrow microenvironment of multiple myeloma - PubMed
Nanoplastics (NPs) are emerging environmental contaminants capable of interacting with biological systems, yet their effects on intercellular communication in the bone marrow (BM) microenvironment…
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Recent paper by Rachna et al. in the Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. They found that Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) #microplastics had adverse effects on three model crops. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42301275/
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Influence of Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polyvinyl Chloride, and Low-Density Polyethylene Microplastics on Plant Growth Physiology in Three Model Crops - PubMed
Microplastic (MP) pollution in terrestrial ecosystems is an emerging concern because of its adverse effects on soil health and crop productivity. This study assessed the phytotoxic effects of three…
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
A full summary of the FHERITALE stakeholder event is available on Zenodo: zenodo.org/records/2106...
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FHERITALE Stakeholder Meeting Report
The FHERITALE Stakeholder Event, held in Brussels on 26 May 2026, brought together representatives of European Research Infrastructures (RIs), academia, industry, regulatory organisations and…
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The FHERITALE stakeholder roundtable also identified six key enabling factors: the fundamental conditions required to strengthen scientific excellence, foster collaboration and accelerate the translation of research into policy and societal impact.
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
For each challenge identified during the FHERITALE stakeholder meeting roundtable, specific concerns were identified, as well as suggestions for how these challenges might be overcome:
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Attendees identified the main limiting factors in the field as standardization of protocols, data interoperability, and validation/regulatory acceptance. Data integration and harmonisation emerged as the main drivers of progress in MNPs research.
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Advancing research in this field urgently requires standardized methods, integrated data, and accessible RIs.
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Stakeholders do not view the problem as purely scientific: governance, coordination and organisational aspects are equally important.
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Current feedback identifies detection as the primary priority, followed by a clear need for standardisation in order to accurately characterise MNPs, track biological interactions, and understand health impacts.
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Awareness of Research Infrastructures (RIs) is high, but actual service access remains limited.
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The FHERITALE stakeholder meeting round-table featured several key outcomes:
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The afternoon programme of the FHERITALE stakeholder meeting, moderated by Michele Suman, moved from problem identification towards solution-oriented discussions. Participants were assigned six different challenges:
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
The afternoon strategic discussions, moderated by Michele Suman, further strengthened this participatory approach through challenge-card roundtables involving Johanna Bischof, Jessica Catalano, Katherine Santizo, Dimosthenis Sarigiannis and Catherine Simoneau.
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
The FHERITALE stakeholder meeting also featured a highly interactive high-level round table. Through live polling and active audience participation, the discussion evolved into a dynamic exchange across scientific, technological, regulatory, and infrastructural perspectives.
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
The FHERITALE stakeholder meeting opened with an inspiring keynote lecture by Tanja Ćirković Veličković on the 'state-of-the-science' of Micro- and Nanoplastics Research.
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Over the next 7 days, we will be posting a breakdown of the key issues identified in the stakeholder meeting on our social media channels. A full summary of the FHERITALE stakeholder event is available on Zenodo: zenodo.org/records/2106...
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FHERITALE Stakeholder Meeting Report
The FHERITALE Stakeholder Event, held in Brussels on 26 May 2026, brought together representatives of European Research Infrastructures (RIs), academia, industry, regulatory organisations and…
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
On May 26th, Sciensano hosted the FHERITALE Stakeholder Meeting in Brussels, focused on strengthening cross-sector synergies among European Research Infrastructures addressing the impact of micro- and nanoplastics.
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Recent paper by Zheng et al. in Environmental Pollution. They used scanning-electron microscopy to test filter membranes used in microplastics testing, finding that polycarbonate track-etched membranes showed the best performance and lowest sample contamination.
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Standardizing microplastic quantification by scanning electron microscopy: Structural performance of filter membranes and implications from bottled drink analysis - PubMed
Filtration methods are widely used for microplastic (MP) isolation, yet filter membrane selection can introduce substantial bias into MP quantification. In this study, five types of membranes,…
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Recent paper by Luo et al. in the @rsc.org journal @analyticalmethods.rsc.org . They developed a simple method for quantifying #microplastics in water using adsorption of hydrophobic dyes, combined with ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry.
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A simple method for quantifying microplastics in water utilizing hydrophobic dyes via ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry - PubMed
Polystyrene microplastics have emerged as a global environmental concern due to their widespread distribution and potential risks to ecosystems and human health. Accurate quantification of…
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Recent review by Gong et al. in the @rsc.org journal @labonachip.rsc.org . Their review discusses how lab on chip systems can be used to high-throughput and standardized research on the health impacts of micro- and #nanoplastics.
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Lab-on-a-chip systems for microplastic and nanoplastic sampling, detection, characterization and bioassessment - PubMed
Microplastics and nanoplastics are ubiquitous environmental contaminants, with growing evidence of their ecological and human health risks. However, a clear understanding of their impacts remains…
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
It was great to connect with many scientists at the poster session yesterday at #MNP26 at the University of Birmingham! On to Day 2 and another great selection of talks!
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
We are happy to be attending #MNP26 at the University of Birmingham today. If you have any questions about the FHERITALE project, please come and speak to us at poster number 1!
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Tomorrow, @dr-ryan-ellison.bsky.social of @instruct-eric.bsky.social will be representing the FHERITALE consortium at the Mnp6 Microplastics conference in Birmingham! We will also have a poster presentation. Please come and speak to Ryan with any questions you may have!
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Couldn’t make it to our recent FHERITALE webinar? Well no problem! This webinar is now available to watch on YouTube! Thank you again to our speakers Robert Wills from Agilent, Junli Xu from University College Dublin, and Juliette Legler from Utrecht University!
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FHERITALE Webinar 4 - Spectroscopic approaches to microplastics detection
FHERITALE webinar 4 focused on spectroscopic methods for microplastics detection. We were joined by Robert Wills of Agilent, Junli Xu of University College Dublin, and Juliette Legler of Utrecht…
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
For those who were unable to attend our Stakeholder Meeting in Brussels this May, a meeting report is now available on Zenodo. Inside you’ll find details on the aims and outcomes of the meeting, as well as key discussions which took place. zenodo.org/records/2106...
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FHERITALE Stakeholder Meeting Report
The FHERITALE Stakeholder Event, held in Brussels on 26 May 2026, brought together representatives of European Research Infrastructures (RIs), academia, industry, regulatory organisations and…
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Dr Ryan Ellison @dr-ryan-ellison.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Next week, I’ll be attending the Mnp6 Microplastics conference at the Birmingham water Centre, representing the @fheritale.bsky.social project consortium! Please come and speak to me with any questions about available services to research micro- and nanoplastics!
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
New paper by Öztürk et al. in Scientific Reports, part of @natureportfolio.nature.com . They conducted the first nationwide investigation of microplastics in alpine snow across 11 sites in Türkiye.
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Atmospheric microplastic deposition in high-altitude snowpacks across Türkiye - PubMed
Microplastic (MP) pollution has been increasingly documented in remote high-altitude environments worldwide, including the European Alps, Himalayas, Andes, and polar snowfields, where atmospheric…
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Recent paper by Guo et al in Chemico-Biological Interactions. They treated pregnant mice with polystyrene #microplastics and saw a build-up of microplastics at the maternal-fetal interface, suggesting that microplastics contribute to adverse pregnancy outcomes.
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Phenylalanine metabolism as a key pathway in polystyrene microplastics-induced abnormal macrophage polarization: Implications for fetal growth and development - PubMed
Microplastics have been known to possess reproductive toxicity and can contribute to adverse pregnancy outcomes; however, their specific impact on the immune microenvironment at the maternal-fetal…
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
New paper by Zeng et al. in Scientific Reports, part of @natureportfolio.nature.com . They used a micro-Raman spectroscopy mosaic imaging workflow and targeted Raman spectral assignment to detect #microplastics in nucleus pulposus tissue of the spine.
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Microplastics in nucleus pulposus tissue of humans revealed by Raman mosaic imaging screening - PubMed
Microplastics (MPs) have been detected in various tissues, yet evidence regarding the relatively isolated nucleus pulposus (NP) remains limited. This study investigated MPs in NP tissues from 51…
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Happening now! FHERITALE webinar 4! You can still join here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6f2c70...
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Happening today! At 15:00 CET you can hear from expert speakers about the latest methods in spectroscopic detection of micro- and nanoplastics, as well as upcoming research projects! For more information and to register, see here:
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Thank you to our project partners: @cerm-cirmmp.bsky.social @instruct-eric.bsky.social @cnb-csic.bsky.social @anaeeeric.bsky.social METROFOOD-RI @eirene-ri.bsky.social
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
There’s still time to sign up for our next FHERITALE webinar! Bringing together three excellent speakers from Agilent Technologies, Universiteit Utrecht and University College Dublin ! For more information and to register, see here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6f2c70...
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
📢 Share your expertise on sustainable plastics. Complete the University of Turin survey by 15 June 2026 and contribute to future research and policy development: docs.google.com/forms/d/1XLx...
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Thank you to our project partners: @cerm-cirmmp.bsky.social @instruct-eric.bsky.social @cnb-csic.bsky.social @anaeeeric.bsky.social METROFOOD-RI @eirene-ri.bsky.social
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FHERITALE @fheritale.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Want to hear from experts about the latest methods in spectroscopic detection of micro- and nanoplastics, as well as upcoming research projects? Then sign up for our next FHERITALE webinar on June 15, 15:00 CET! Sign up here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6f2c70...
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