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Microplastics found in brain cells may link to diseases

The Manila Times — April 21, 2024, 05:00 PM UTC

Summary: Turkish scientists discovered microplastics in brain cells, raising concerns about their potential link to diseases like Alzheimer's, MS, stroke, and cerebral hemorrhage. The study by Emrah Celtikci and Sedat Gundogdu was featured in a Canadian documentary and published in The New York Times, highlighting the urgent need for further research.

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