New research raises doubts about claims of microplastics in the human brain, highlighting contamination risks, testing limits, and why results may not be as clear as they seem.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scientists are examining the effect on brain health of microplastics and one of the largest sources of microplastics: ...

Twenty-four brain samples collected in early 2024 measured on average about 0.5% plastic by weight ...

Microplastics have been found in our lungs, guts, and even our blood. Now, researchers say they may reduce protective enzymes and proteins that keep neurons strong. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning ...

In 2004, science crossed a quiet line. Researchers confirmed that tiny scraps of plastic were not just drifting in oceans but entering living bodies. Two decades later, that discovery feels less like ...

A new study has revealed how microplastics can cause inflammation in the brain, fuelling neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The study, conducted by scientists at the ...