Air pollution particles discovered hitching a ride around the body on red blood cells

Air Pollution Particles Hitch A Ride On Red Blood Cells, Into Major Organs, Study Says

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Air pollution particles discovered hitching a ride around the body on red blood cells

Researchers have found the first direct evidence that tiny particles of air pollution stick to red blood cells, meaning they can travel freely around the body.

PM2.5 hitches a lift on red blood cells to spread through the body

Scientists have discovered the first direct evidence that PM2.5 particles attach themselves to red blood cells, providing a mechanism for how they spread throughout the human body. The breakthrough research, led by Professor Jonathan Grigg and Dr Norrice Liu at Queen Mary University of London, demonstrates that particles from vehicle exhausts, brakes and tyre wear can latch onto red blood cells after entering the lungs. While PM2.5 has previousl…