BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 21 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:

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AI-powered imaging could speed detection of microplastics in seafood

Hyperspectral imaging and artificial intelligence reveal plastic particles on fish surfaces without the need for destructive testing.

By Marya Barlow

Microplastics are now found almost everywhere -- in our environment, drinking water, and increasingly, in the food we eat.