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pranjalmalewar @lemmy.world

8h ago

Our brain contains alarmingly high levels of microplastics

www.techexplorist.com Our brain contains alarmingly high levels of microplastics

The plastic accumulation appears to be growing over time.

Our brain contains alarmingly high levels of microplastics

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Good, hopefully the plastics will eventually replace the gray matter entirely.
- No, plastic in the brain will not replace gray matter. Microplastics can be harmful and cause inflammation, cell damage, and other health issues, but they won't substitute or transform brain tissue.

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