Mahalingaiah Lab
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Microplastics and Human Health: A Growing Body of Evidence
🗓️ Upcoming Events
On Saturday May 2, 2026 (1-5 pm), the Mahalingaiah Lab is leading a “science and art” exhibit entitled “A Growing Body of Evidence: Microplastics and Our Health” at Harvard Arts Fest in Harvard Yard (1 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA 02138).
At this station, participants can step into an interactive experience that bridges environmental health science and the arts. Using upcycled fabric and reclaimed plastic from scientific research study materials, visitors of all ages are helping to create a large visual representation that highlights recent findings about microplastics and human health. We invite participants to explore how even tiny pieces of plastic can have meaningful effects on our bodies and our planet.
Alongside the artwork, Mahalingaiah Lab scientists are sharing resources for those who want to learn more. All ages and community members are welcome to participate and discover the connections between our environment and our well-being.
The event is free to attend and does not require advance registration to participate.
🔬 Featured Scientific Publications
Research on microplastics advances science and human health. Check out featured Mahalingaiah Lab publications published in scholarly journals below.