Liam Murphy
Science communicator and founder of Body Burden. Independent researcher tracking the peer-reviewed literature on microplastics and environmental health since 2025.
Body Burden was built out of a straightforward frustration: the public data on microplastic exposure exists, it is published in peer-reviewed journals, and almost no accessible tools help people understand what it means for them personally.
Every article and calculator figure on this site is verified against the original study before publication. DOI citations are provided for every claim. Where the evidence is uncertain, that uncertainty is stated explicitly — the site does not overstate what the science shows.
Editorial standards
- All statistics are sourced from peer-reviewed studies. No figure appears without a citation.
- Study limitations and confidence levels are disclosed where relevant.
- Causation is not claimed where only association has been established.
- Content is updated when new research supersedes previous figures.
- Corrections are published transparently. If you spot an error, contact contact@bodyburdenlab.com.
Articles by Liam Murphy
Microplastics and Pregnancy: What the Research Shows
Microplastics and Heart Disease: The NEJM Study Explained
Microplastics in the Brain: What the Research Shows
Microplastics in Tap Water: How Much Are You Drinking?
How to Avoid Microplastics: The Highest-Impact Changes, Ranked
What Do Microplastics Do to the Human Body? The Research So Far
Best Water Filter for Microplastics: RO vs Carbon vs Pitcher, Ranked
Microplastics in Baby Formula and Breast Milk: What Parents Need to Know
Microplastics in Seafood: Which Fish and Shellfish Have the Most
Does Reverse Osmosis Remove Microplastics?
How Many Microplastics Do You Consume Per Week? What the Research Shows
Microplastics in Bottled Water — What the Research Shows
Microplastics in Tea Bags: How Many You're Drinking and What to Use Instead
How Many Microplastics Does a Plastic Cutting Board Add to Your Meals?
Microplastics in Salt: Is Sea Salt Making You Eat More Plastic?
Does Silicone Release Microplastics?