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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMicroplastics found in human blood for the first time
Microplastic pollution has been detected in human blood for the first time, with scientists finding the tiny particles in almost 80% of the people tested.
The discovery shows the particles can travel around the body and may lodge in organs. The impact on health is as yet unknown. But researchers are concerned as microplastics cause damage to human cells in the laboratory and air pollution particles are already known to enter the body and cause millions of early deaths a year.
The discovery shows the particles can travel around the body and may lodge in organs. The impact on health is as yet unknown. But researchers are concerned as microplastics cause damage to human cells in the laboratory and air pollution particles are already known to enter the body and cause millions of early deaths a year.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/24/microplastics-found-in-human-blood-for-first-time?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
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Microplastics found in human blood for the first time (Original Post)
superpatriotman
Mar 2022
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Ferrets are Cool
(21,104 posts)2. "The impact on health is as yet unknown."
This CANNOT be good.
mahina
(17,625 posts)3. I wonder how our microfiber blankets and fleece
Jackets contribute to this problem. Blankets we snuggle up with all night.
May the earth heal soon
HAB911
(8,868 posts)4. And we wonder why 33% of the population
is stupid
Mariana
(14,854 posts)5. That isn't exactly a new phenomenon. nt.
but I think it's getting worse