We've only recently discovered microplastics are a thing and we still don't know exactly how bad they are for our health.

“Nanoscale plastics can breach the blood-brain barrier, [but] how [microplastics] cause brain functional irregularities ...

With microplastics now permeating our food and our bodies, researchers are keen to assess the potential damage these tiny fragments could be doing.

Scientists conducting a study on mice found that introducing microplastics into mouse bodies resulted in microplastics ending ...

Although it is still unclear if plastics could cause similar blockages in humans, the new analysis is concerning as a growing ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Microplastics can reach the brains of mice within hours after ingestion. Experiments with lab mice consuming water containing micro to nano-sized fluorescent ...

Now, a new study sheds light on one way these pesky particles may be detrimental to brain health. By tracking microplastics in the brains of mice, the team found they damaged the brain’s immune cells.

A new study reveals that microplastics can block blood flow in the brain, potentially leading to neurological issues like ...

Microplastics have been found to travel to the brain, causing blockages and deteriorating cognitive functions. Recent studies ...

As you lay your head down to sleep tonight and dream all things weird and wonderful, scientists think your brain is going ...