Human brains contain surprising levels of plastic, study says

Microplastics Found in Human Brains

Nearly .05% of Your Brain Is Likely Microplastic, Brain Samples Reveal

The tiny, omnipresent pieces of plastic are linked to a wide array of health problems in humans and animals.

Microplastics Invade Human Brains, Researchers Call For Global Emergency

The global use of plastic has led to severe environmental contamination, with microplastics now found in air, water, soil, food, and human organs, including the brain.

Human brain tissue made up of 0.5 per cent microplastics, study reveals

The shocked scientist behind the finding said soaring rates of plastics in the body may be the “dark matter” force driving dementia rates and falling fertility.

Study Claims Human Brain Is Made Up Of 0.5% Microplastics & That Explains A Lot For Me Personally

Preliminary studies into the presence of microplastics in the human brain have shocked researchers after samples tested in a US study revealed that 0.5 per cent of the average weight of the sample was made up of microplastics. The study — which is yet to be peer-reviewed — was undertaken by toxicologist Dr Matthew Campen from the University of New Mexico. While it is yet to be scrutinised by other experts, Campen’s results from his la…

Microplastics, present in human organs, accumulate in the brain at a rate. Researchers call for global action in the face of potential health risks