Human Brain May Have More Microplastics Than Other Organs.

Your brain is full of microplastics: are they harming you?
Plastics have infiltrated every recess of the planet, including your lungs, kidneys and other sensitive organs. Scientists are scrambling to understand their effects on health.
Brain tissue may contain higher amounts of microplastics than other organs: Study
A new study found that the brain may contain higher levels of microplastics, equivalent to the amount found in a standard plastic spoon, than other organs in the body
Study finds high levels of microplastics in human brains that appear to be increasing over time
Human brains contain higher concentrations of microplastics than other organs, according to a new study, and the amount appears to be increasing over time.
Climate Conversations - How do microplastics end up in human brains?
The emergence of microplastics across the planet is leading to new health challenges. Jack Board and Liling Tan discuss some new research and the ways we could contend with tiny particles causing a huge problem.
Our brains are filling with more and more microplastics, study shows
A new study shows that microplastics are making their way into our brains, and that their concentrations are rising.
The Human Brain May Have More Microplastics Than Other Organs.
A new study published in ‘Nature Medicine’ has found that the human brain contains significantly higher levels of microplastics compared to other organs. Researchers analyzed brain, liver, and kidney samples from 47 cadavers,
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AI program could help tackle global microplastics challenge
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New research reveals disturbing effect microplastics have on the brain: 'Like a car crash in the blood vessels'
A new study tracking microplastics in the bodies of mice in real time discovered a disturbing pattern, adding to a growing ...