 This study examined the effects of microplastic particles on the health of Mediterranean mussels. The researchers found that microplastics had a negative effect on the mussel's health, causing physical damage, sub-lethal effects, and various cellular responses. Additionally, the presence of microplastics increased the absorption of a mild pollutant, benzo, A, pyrine, into the mussels. This suggests that microplastics could be acting as a vector for the spread of pollution throughout the ecosystem. This article was authored by Lucia Petura, Carlo G. Avio, Maria E. Giuliani, and others.