High levels of microplastics in human brains are increasing

Alarming levels of microplastics found in human brains
A new study finds that microplastics and nanoplastics accumulate at higher levels in the brain than in the liver and kidney.
Dementia: Are microplastics accumulating in our brains a risk factor?
People diagnosed with dementia have up to 10 times more microplastics present in their brains than those without the condition, a new study has found.
Study finds high levels of microplastics in human brains that appear to be increasing over time
Human brains contain higher concentrations of microplastics than other organs, according to a new study, and the amount appears to be increasing over time.
The Human Brain May Contain as Much as a Spoon’s Worth of Microplastics, New Research Suggests
The amount of microplastics in the human brain appears to be increasing over time: Concentrations rose by roughly 50 percent between 2016 and 2024, according to a new study
Disturbing study finds microplastic accumulation in human brains, highest in dementia patients
Scientists found microplastics in all 52 examined human brains. Newer brain samples had more plastic than older ones.
Human brain may contain a spoonful of microplastics, new study says
The study found that concentrations of microplastics in brain samples were up to 30 times higher than those in liver or kidney samples.
Our brains are filling with more and more microplastics, study shows
A new study shows that microplastics are making their way into our brains, and that their concentrations are rising.
You might have a spoon's worth of microplastics - in your brain.
New study shows plastic accumulates in the brain, as well as other body parts. Scientists don't know what impact it has if any.
More microplastics found in human brains
Tiny microplastics are making their way into the human brain, and new research suggests the problem is getting worse.
Your Brain Could Be Holding A Spoon’s Worth Of Microplastics
Levels of microplastics in the brain have shot up 50% in just eight years, according to samples tested by researchers in New Mexico.
A spoonful of microplastics: Study finds brains accumulate 30 times more than other organs
Researchers analyzed 91 brain samples from deceased individuals, finding plastic particles in all, with higher concentrations than in the liver and kidneys.
Disturbing Discovery: Human Brains Are Filling Up With Microplastics, and It May Be Causing Dementia
Microplastics are accumulating in human brains at alarming rates, with concentrations rising 50% in the past eight years.
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Human brain samples contain an entire spoon’s worth of nanoplastics, study says
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