Microplastics are everywhere; however, scientists are gradually discovering their effects on the human body and our health. Researchers from China have now provided a further building block: they showed that microplastics cause immune cells to accumulate in the brains of mice, blocking small blood vessels. This can lead to neurological impairments such as coordination problems, motor disorders, and memory deficits. The study was published in the journal Science Advances. In 2023, researchers led by Austrian pathologist Lukas Kenner showed that microscopically small plastic particles can enter the brain within a…
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