• Carolin Bapp on how microplastic ingestion impacts gut cancer

  • Apr 21 2024
  • Length: 38 mins
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Carolin Bapp on how microplastic ingestion impacts gut cancer

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  • Carolin Bapp is a scientist and recently completed her Masters Research from the University of Vienna. Carolin co-authored the study published this month in the Chemosphere Journal, which showed that microplastics can persist through cell division and may contribute to cancer spread. In this chat, we talk about the study methodology, results and implications. We also chat about Carolin's recent experience on a remote beach clean up with Sea Shepherd Australia at Mapoon in north-west Queensland.


    Useful links:

    • Carolin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolin-bapp-2782b11a7
    • Study "Microplastics role in cell migration and distribution during cancer cell division", Published in Chemosphere Journal, April 2024.
    • Study "To Waste or Not to Waste: Questioning Potential Health Risks of Micro- and Nanoplastics with a Focus on Their Ingestion and Potential Carcinogenicity", Published in Exposure & Health Journal, 22 March 2022.


    To find about more about Ocean Protect and what we do, check out https://oceanprotect.com.au/


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