Scientists Find Microplastics, in Human Blood, for the First Time.
'The Guardian' reports that traces of microplastic pollution have been found in human blood for the first time.
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Scientists reportedly found tiny plastic particles in nearly 80% of people tested.
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The potential impact on health remains unknown.
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Microplastics have been found to cause damage to human cells in a laboratory setting.
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Vast amounts of plastic waste continue to be dumped into the environment every day.
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'The Guardian' reports that microplastics now contaminate the entire planet.
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Prior to the most recent study, people were already known to consume microplastics in food and water as well as by breathing them in.
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Prior to the most recent study, people were already known to consume microplastics in food and water as well as by breathing them in.
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Our study is the first indication that we have polymer particles in our blood – it’s a breakthrough result.
But we have to extend the research and increase the sample sizes, the number of polymers assessed, etc, Prof. Dick Vethaak, Ecotoxicologist at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, via 'The Guardian'.
Traces of microplastics have been found in the feces of both adults and babies.
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It is certainly reasonable to be concerned.
The particles are there and are transported throughout the body, Prof. Dick Vethaak, Ecotoxicologist at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, via 'The Guardian'.
It is certainly reasonable to be concerned.
The particles are there and are transported throughout the body, Prof. Dick Vethaak, Ecotoxicologist at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, via 'The Guardian'.
We also know in general that babies and young children are more vulnerable to chemical and particle exposure.
That worries me a lot, Prof. Dick Vethaak, Ecotoxicologist at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, via 'The Guardian'
