Microplastics pose a massive threat to the brain: immune cells in blood vessels “eat” the plastic particles, clump together, and can trigger thrombosis. Ubiquitous microplastics can be dangerous for the brain. A study on mice shows that immune cells in the blood vessels absorb the plastic particles. The heavy food makes the “scavenger cells” immobile; they can clump together, clog blood vessels, and possibly trigger thrombosis. Microplastics are found in the world’s most remote regions, such as the Antarctic ice and the human body. According to estimates, we ingest up…
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