By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. Reviewed by Lauren Hardaker Apr 14 2026 Most lab studies on microplastics rely on high doses and simplified conditions, raising questions about how accurately they reflect real-world human exposure and health risks. Study: Gaps between Laboratory Experiments and Real-World Exposure: Toxicological Assessment of Microplastics Is Based on Inadequate Evidence . Image credit: Floren Horcajo/Shutterstock.com A recent  Environment and Health perspective, combining a