How exactly do microplastics damage the body? New research offers an answer - NBC News
New scientific research is providing insights into how microplastics interact with and potentially damage human biological systems. The study follows years of findings confirming the presence of these particles throughout the human body.
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Understanding the health impacts of microplastics is critical for public health policy and environmental regulation as exposure becomes ubiquitous.
Share Add NBC News to Google Oct. 14, 2026, 3:19 PM EDT By Evan Bush Over the past decade, scientists have found microplastics in nearly every part of the human body — in people’s lungs, bloodstreams and even placentas.
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