Microplastics Found in Human Veins
“The UK-based researchers found an average concentration of 15 particles of plastic per gram of vein tissue…” via RT image: © AFP / Louisa Gouliamaki Microplastics have been found for the first time in human vein tissue, a team of researchers from the University of Hull revealed last week. Five distinct types of microplastic were discovered in samples taken from … Continue reading
Microplastics Found Deep in Lungs of Living People for First Time
“Microplastics were detected in human blood for the first time in March, showing the particles can travel around the body and may lodge in organs.” by Damian Carrington via The Guardian Headline image caption: Microplastics now contaminate the entire planet, from the summit of Mount Everest to the deepest oceans. Particles discovered in tissue of 11 out of 13 patients … Continue reading
