03-24-2022, 08:40 PM
https://interestingengineering.com/micro...uman-blood
The ravages of plastic waste aren't finished with us.
Unfortunately, the worst might only be beginning.
In a world-first, scientists have detected microplastics in human blood — with tiny particles found in nearly 80 percent of tested human participants, according to a recent study published in the journal Environmental International.
These tiny particles can move freely throughout the body, and become stuck in organs — which could cause significant health issues. But now that we know, scientists are on watch to understand the full scope of effects — both short- and long-term, on human health.
It's an unnerving discovery, but we're all in this together as scientists rush to explore the potential health effects.
Ugh, given all the issues with these entering the ecosystem, it was only a matter of time before this happened .
Of course, we don't yet know what the health effects will be - but I can't imagine they'll be good. But hopefully, there will be some way to get them out before they do cause serious harm...
The ravages of plastic waste aren't finished with us.
Unfortunately, the worst might only be beginning.
In a world-first, scientists have detected microplastics in human blood — with tiny particles found in nearly 80 percent of tested human participants, according to a recent study published in the journal Environmental International.
These tiny particles can move freely throughout the body, and become stuck in organs — which could cause significant health issues. But now that we know, scientists are on watch to understand the full scope of effects — both short- and long-term, on human health.
It's an unnerving discovery, but we're all in this together as scientists rush to explore the potential health effects.
Ugh, given all the issues with these entering the ecosystem, it was only a matter of time before this happened .
Of course, we don't yet know what the health effects will be - but I can't imagine they'll be good. But hopefully, there will be some way to get them out before they do cause serious harm...
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