No part of the body is immune to microplastic contamination.Image credit: SIVStockStudio/Komsan Loonprom/Shutterstock.com; modified by IFLScienceMicroplastics are omnipresent, wreaking havoc on the environment and infiltrating our bodies, including the brain. A new preprint study, not yet peer-reviewed, raises concerns about the extent of microplastics in the human brain and potential health risks.The study analyzed...
Dr. Tianxi Yang (left) and student Peter Yang work with the tool they created (behind red cup)Martin DeeWith the growing concern about microplastic pollution in drinking water, many are worried about something that, until now, is difficult to check for themselves. However, that may soon change if a new prototype device goes into production....
A recent study on mice reveals that microplastics might lead to changes in behavior. Image credited by EuroNewsAccording to a fresh investigation, microplastics could be as prevalent inside the body as they are in the environment.In the study, scientists exposed mice to varying amounts of microplastics through drinking water and observed how these particles...
Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic found almost everywhere, even in human placentas. A new study looked at how common these microplastics are and what types are present. Researchers started by breaking down 62 placenta samples to find the microplastics. They used a machine called an ultracentrifuge to separate them out and then heated...
