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Published 2 years ago

Scientists discover microplastics in live human lungs for first time

Summary by Ground News
Hull scientists have found microplastics from the same type of plastic used for packaging and plastic bags in the deepest parts of the human lung. Researchers found 39 synthetic fibres in 11 of the 13 tissue samples tested. All plastic particles were inhalable by humans. Findings come weeks after the University of Hull published research showing high levels of microplastic in the air around the A63 in Hull.

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The GuardianThe Guardian

Microplastics found deep in lungs of living people for first time | Plastics | The Guardian

Particles discovered in tissue of 11 out of 13 patients undergoing surgery, with polypropylene and PET most common

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom
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The IndependentThe Independent

Scientists discover microplastics in live human lungs for first time

Researchers also found microplastics in the deepest section of the lung, which was previously thought to be impossible

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom
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Daily MirrorDaily Mirror

Plastic from bottles and bags found deep in live human lungs for first time

Scientists from the University of Hull and Hull York Medical School found microplastics in the deepest sections of human lungs, where their presence was previously thought to be impossible

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom
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USA TodayUSA Today

Researchers find microplastics deep in the lungs of living people for the first time

Microplastics were found in human lung tissue – with the most common particles being polypropylene and PET, often used in plastic packaging.

2 years ago·United States
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Irish IndependentIrish Independent

Scientists discover microplastics in live human lungs for the first time

Scientists have discovered microplastics in live human lungs for the first time.

2 years ago·Ireland
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InfobaeInfobae

For the first time they detected microplastics in deep areas of human lung tissue

New research from the University of Hull in the UK found 12 types of polymers, suggesting that people may be exposed through inhalation

2 years ago·C A B A, Argentina
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