How microplastics could be fuelling brain diseases like Alzheimer’s

5 Hidden Ways Microplastics May Damage Your Brain

A new study reveals five mechanisms by which microplastics can trigger inflammation and cause damage in the brain. Microplastics may play a role in worsening neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, according to new research that outlines five biological processes through which these particles can trigger inflammation and harm brain cells. More than 57 [...]

Microplastics: The Silent Brain Invader Fueling Neurodegenerative Diseases

A recent study has found that micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) accumulate in human brain tissue—and in post-mortem samples from 2024, brain MNP levels were substantially higher than in liver or kidney tissue. The concentration of microplastics in brain samples appears to be rising: the 2024 samples had roughly 50% more plastic than comparable samples from 2016. Brains from individuals diagnosed with dementia exhibited much higher microplastic leve…

Microplastics penetrating human brain, accelerating Alzheimer's, Parkinson's

More than 57 million people worldwide currently live with dementia, and experts say cases are set to rise sharply.

How microplastics could be fuelling brain diseases like Alzheimer’s

A new study has looked at the links between microplastics and diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s in an attempt to understand what we can do to possibly prevent such damage.

Could microplastics be fueling Alzheimer's and Parkinson's?

Scientists are warning that tiny plastic particles called microplastics might be damaging our brains and increasing the risk of serious diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. In a new study published in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, researchers highlighted five different ways microplastics can harm the brain, causing inflammation, weakening brain cells, and interfering with how our […] The post Could microplastics be fueling Alzheimer…