Growing Evidence Links Bodily Plastics to Disease Accumulating research confirms what we have suspected for a long time – plastic particles and the chemicals they contain are not merely environmental pollutants but have found their way into the human body, where they are increasingly being linked to a range of adverse health effects and diseases. …
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We all know plastic is everywhere. It’s in our oceans, our food, even in the air. But now, a new study has shown it’s also in our brains. A team of scientists from the University of New Mexico and other institutions analyzed human organs — specifically, the brain, liver, and kidneys — from people who …
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There’s something special about time spent on a river. Maybe it’s the silence. Maybe it’s the slow pace. The water pulls you along, and for a while, everything else falls away. Fishing, kayaking, boating, tubing, or just watching—it doesn’t really matter what you’re doing. The river gives you a chance to let go. To feel …
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This is an explanation of the current understanding about microplastics and additives bioaccumulating in marine organisms, as published in: Bioaccumulation and biomagnification of microplastics in marine organisms: A review and meta-analysis of current data Published In: PLoS One On: Oct 16, 2020 Key Takeaways: Summary Definitions Bioaccumulation The paper discusses bioaccumulation focusing on microplastics and …
This is an explanation of how microplastics and additives can affect human health, as published in: A Detailed Review Study on Potential Effects of Microplastics and Additives of Concern on Human Health Published In: The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Published On: Feb 13, 2020 Key Takeaways: Summary Effects of Micro and …
This is a summary and explanation of the following research paper: Detection of Various Microplastics in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery Key Takeaways Study Summary The study aimed to investigate the presence of microplastics in human heart tissues and blood. Using advanced imaging techniques, the study analyzed tissue and blood samples from 15 cardiac surgery patients. …
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This is a summary and explanation of the following research paper: Insight into Cellular Uptake and Intracellular Trafficking of Nanoparticles Key Takeaways for Relation of Nanoparticle Size to Cellular Update Review Summary This paper is a review on research to date on the cellular uptake and intracellular trafficking of nanoparticles. In regards to plastic particles …
This is an explanation of the toxic effects micro- and nanoplastics can have on human health, as published in: Impact of Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Human Health Published In: Nanomaterials On: Feb 11, 2021 Table 1 of this review paper, referencing 28 different sources, summarizes the potential effects plastic particles can have on our health. …
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This is a summary and explanation of the following research paper: Impact of Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Human Health Published In: Nanomaterials On: Feb 11, 2021 This paper is a review and explanation of available research studies and literature. Key Takeaways: Summary of Review This study references 160 papers and also includes some diagrams that …
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This is a summary and explanation of the following research paper: Discovery and quantification of plastic particle pollution in human blood Published In: Environmental International In: May 2022 Key Takeaways Summary of The Study Objective and Methodology The study aimed to measure plastic particles of size ≥700 nm in human blood. It employed a sensitive …
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