A recent study published in Nature Medicine has confirmed that microplastics are present in human brain tissue. The research team analyzed 52 tissue samples from individuals who died between 2016 and 2024 and found microplastics embedded in liver and kidney tissues. Microplastics, which are smaller than 100 nanometers, are fragments of disintegrated plastic. This discovery raises concerns about the potential impact of plastic pollution on human health. The study’s findings suggest that the presence of microplastics in brain tissue is widespread and may have implications for our understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.
Source: https://www.thetimes.com/uk/science/article/microplastics-in-brain-should-we-worry-fv7pbk6qx