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Human brains contain surprising levels of plastic, study says

Human brain samples collected at autopsy in early 2024 had more tiny shards of plastic than those from eight years earlier, according to a preprint posted online in May.
“We think the brain is pulling in the very smallest nanostructures, like 100 to 200 nanometers,” said Campen, noting larger particles go to the liver and kidneys.
Landrigan stated that microplastic particles act like Trojan horses, carrying harmful chemicals present in plastics, but their exact impact is still unclear.

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Human brains contain surprising levels of plastic, study says

The levels of plastic in the human brain have increased 50% increase since 2016, according to a new preprint study not yet peer-reviewed.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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Yale University

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Microplastics Found in Human Brains

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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.

2 years ago·New York, United States

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Microplastics are infiltrating human brain tissue - The Opinion

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

2 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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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.

2 years ago·New Delhi, India

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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.

2 years ago·North Sydney, Australia

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