Neurology News: Study Reveals Microplastics in the Human Brain and Environmental Health
Monday, 16 September 2024, 08:00
Study Insights on Microplastics and Neurology
In a groundbreaking study, scientists in Germany and Brazil uncovered microplastics in the olfactory bulbs of 8 out of 15 autopsied adults. This alarming finding suggests that these particles, already identified in various human organs, may access the brain through inhalation.
Understanding Microplastics’ Impact on Brain Health
Microplastics are present in our environment and have already been found in lungs, intestines, and even blood. The thought that the blood-brain barrier would prevent these particles from entering the brain has been challenged by this new research.
- This discovery shines a light on potential neurological implications.
- It instigates further research into environmental health's role in brain disorders.
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