How Reliable Is the Science on Microplastics in the Human Body? Some Experts Urge Caution

3 Quarks Daily3/9/2026

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Numerous studies, including those published in Nature Communications and Environmental International, have detected nanoplastics and microplastics in various parts of the human body, such as the blood, bones, and brain. These findings have raised concerns regarding their potential impact on human health. However, some researchers have questioned the reliability of these findings as they gained media attention.

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